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1969 York race riot
Part of Mass racial violence in the United States
Date July 1969
Location
York, Pennsylvania
Caused by Racially polarizing murders
Resulted in
  • Investigations of murders
  • End of riots by police
Parties to the civil conflict

White rioters

  • White gangs
  • Other white rioters

Law enforcement

  • Municipal Police
  • National Guard

Black rioters

  • Black gangs
  • Other black rioters
Casualties
Death(s) 2
Injuries 80+
Arrested 100+


The 1969 York race riot refers to a period of racial unrest in York, Pennsylvania in July 1969.

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