1968 Tallahassee riots
The 1968 Tallahassee riots were one of many riots that broke out after Martin Luther King was assassinated in Tallahassee, Florida lasting from April 5–7, 1968. It was originally a student protest but later became a riot as a result of the rage and anger of participants. The riot happened at Florida A & M University but unrest would be seen to a lesser extent in the Frenchtown neighborhood.
| 1968 Tallahassee riots | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Part of King assassination riots | |||
| Date | April 4–7, 1968 | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, Florida | ||
| Caused by | Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. | ||
| Parties | |||
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| Lead figures | |||
Gene Berkowitz | |||
| Casualties | |||
| Death(s) | 1 | ||
| Injuries | 14 | ||
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