What the records say
- When
- 20 Aug 1971
- Kind
- Riot
- Coordinates
- 39.94° N, 75.11° W
- Description
- 1971 public disorder in Camden, New Jersey following the killing of a Puerto Rican motorist Rafael Rodriguez Gonzales by police officers
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Camden Riot of 1971
1971 public disorder in New Jersey, US
The Camden Riot of 1971 was a public disorder in Camden, New Jersey, that occurred following the death of a Puerto Rican motorist at the hands of white police officers. When the officers were not charged, Hispanic residents took to the streets and called for the suspension of those involved. The officers were ultimately charged, but remained on the job and tensions soon flared.
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