July 18, 1964

James Powell’s funeral was held, and 250 people attended. The crowd called for the arrest of Gilligan as they were met with shards of glass and garbage lids thrown from residents of rooftops above them, and the swinging clubs of officers. The rioters looted over 22 stores, 19 people and 12 police officers were injured and 1 rioter died.

Associated Place(s)

Event date:

The middle of the month Summer 1964 to The middle of the month Summer 1964