Detroit Riot Erupts & National Guard Called In| July 23
- Author
- WKAR Public Media ([email protected])
- Published
- Wed 23 Jul 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.wkar.org/season-1/2025-07-23/detroit-riot-erupts-national-guard-called-in-july-23
On this day in 1967, a police raid sparked the Detroit riot—one of the deadliest in U.S. history. Lasting 8 days, it led to 43 deaths, 7,000 arrests, and a national investigation.
