Benton Harbor Riots One Year Ago. Police Killed Black Motorist.
One year ago, violence erupted in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Angry rioters took to the streets after a police chase led to the death of an African-American motorcyclist.
That evening and again the following night, angry rioters burned down a total of 21 buildings and set fire to seven others. Ten people were arrested, dozens of minor injuries were reported, several emergency vehicles were damaged or destroyed and a Michigan State Police trooper was fired upon.
An investigation cleared the officers of any wrongdoing. [more] and [more]