1990 Detroit riot

1990 Detroit riot
DateJune 14–15, 1990
Location
Detroit, Michigan and surrounding areas
Caused byDetroit Pistons winning 1990 NBA Finals
Methodsrioting, looting, shooting, assault, hit and run
Casualties
Death(s)8
Injuries124
Arrested170

The 1990 Detroit riot occurred on June 14, 1990, after the Detroit Pistons defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1990 NBA Finals. The rioting resulted in 8 deaths and is one of the worst sports-related riots in American history.