1968 Pittsburgh riots

The 1968 Pittsburgh riots were a series of urban disturbances that erupted in Pittsburgh on April 5, 1968, following the assassination of Martin Luther King. Pittsburgh, along with 110 other cities, burned for several days and 3,600 National Guardsmen were needed to quell the disorder.

1968 Pittsburgh riots
Part of the King assassination riots
DateApril 5–11, 1968
Caused byAssassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Resulted inProperty destroyed, order restored.
Parties
Rioters
Pittsburgh Police Department
Pennsylvania National Guard
Casualties
Death(s)1
Injuries36
Arrested1,000
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