Robert Charles Riots
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| Caused by | White reaction to killing of policemen |
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| Arrested | 19 (10 blacks and 9 whites indicted for murder) |
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| ID | 2354061 |
About Robert Charles Riots
The Robert Charles riots of July 24–27, 1900 in New Orleans, Louisiana were sparked after African-American laborer Robert Charles fatally shot a white police officer during an altercation and escaped arrest. A large manhunt for him ensued, and a white mob started rioting, attacking blacks throughout the city.