1990 Detroit riot
Sports-related riot in Detroit, Michigan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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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 |
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