1968 Tallahassee riots

1968 Tallahassee riots
Part of King assassination riots
DateApril 4–7, 1968
Location
Caused byAssassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Parties
Protestors, rioters
Lead figures

Gene Berkowitz

Casualties
Death(s)1
Injuries14

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.[1]

  1. ^ "THE 1968 TALLAHASSEE RIOTS FOLLOWING THE ASSASSINATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR". Apalachee. 11. Tallahassee Historical Society. 1984.