| St. Petersburg, Florida riots of 1996 | |
|---|---|
| Date | First Wave: October 25, 1996 – October 26, 1996 Second Wave: November 13, 1996 – November 14, 1996 |
| Location | |
| Caused by | First Wave: Shooting of Tyron Lewis Second Wave: Jim Knight not indicted |
| Methods | Arson, looting, rioting, gunfire |
| Status | Ended |
| Casualties | |
| Injuries | 11+ |
| Arrested | 20+ |
Riots occurred in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1996 following the shooting and death of an unarmed African American male teenage motorist during a police traffic stop.