Daily Archives: April 30, 2012

Fires, looting out of control in Los Angeles 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 1992 Los Angeles Riots (KTLA-TV, Apr. 30, 1992, starting at 6:50 p.m. PDT)

(Thursday, April 30, 1992) — A second day of violence following the acquittal of three white and one Hispanic Los Angeles police officers in the videotaped beating of black motorist Rodney King appeared widespread and unchecked as heavy looting and fires were witnessed today across Los Angeles County. Continue reading Fires, looting out of control in Los Angeles 20 years ago today (1992)