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1990 Detroit riot | |
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Date | June 14–15, 1990 |
Location | Detroit, Michigan and surrounding areas |
Caused by | Detroit Pistons winning 1990 NBA Finals |
Methods | rioting, looting, shooting, assault, hit and run |
Casualties | |
Death(s) | 8 |
Injuries | 124 |
Arrested | 170 |
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.