On Thursday, Sept. 1, 1966, a drive-by shooting of a black man in front of his home kicked off one of the city’s worst race riots.
The killing was the final spark for west Dayton, which was seething with frustration over issues related to race and segregation.
For three days, the Dayton Daily News was filled with stories and photos about the incident, which included looting, constant wailing sirens and even disagreements between public officials over who was to blame.
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The coverage included information about the National Guard coming to Dayton, background on what factors led to the unrest behind the riots, the immediate court proceedings against those arrested and the aftermath.
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