1967 Riots
In July, 1967 tension was running high in Milwaukee neighborhoods just north of the central business district. Groups of youths were wandering the streets and rocks and bottles had been tossed at police. What started as a small disturbance at a dance at the Saint Francis social club located at North Fourth Street and West Brown Street spread throughout the African American communities of the city. These resulting riots caused widespread looting, fires, and sniper shooting. By the night of July 31st, Mayor Maier had called in the National Guard and imposed a dusk till dawn curfew in the city. By the time relative order was restored on August 3rd, four people were dead, including a Patrolmen, hundreds were injured, and 1,740 had been arrested. Below are photos that take you back to those chaotic nights in 1967.
(Credit- Milwaukee Police Historical Society Charter Members William Gielow and Dan Wesolowski for photos)
Police established a Command Post in an empty Shuster's warehouse located at North Fourth Street and West Garfield Avenue. Notice the Brink's trucks lined up. These served as armored cars for officers to protect them from sniper fire. Tape was put on the squad window to prevent shattering from thrown debris.
Police established a Command Post in an empty Shuster's warehouse located at North Fourth Street and West Garfield Avenue. Notice the Brink's trucks lined up. These served as armored cars for officers to protect them from sniper fire. Tape was put on the squad window to prevent shattering from thrown debris.
Police established a Command Post in an empty Shuster's warehouse located at North Fourth Street and West Garfield Avenue. Notice the Brink's trucks lined up. These served as armored cars for officers to protect them from sniper fire. Tape was put on the squad window to prevent shattering from thrown debris.
Police established a Command Post in an empty Shuster's warehouse located at North Fourth Street and West Garfield Avenue. Notice the Brink's trucks lined up. These served as armored cars for officers to protect them from sniper fire. Tape was put on the squad window to prevent shattering from thrown debris.
Equipment was handed out to officers inside the Command Post.
Equipment was handed out to officers inside the Command Post.
Equipment was handed out to officers inside the Command Post.
Equipment was handed out to officers inside the Command Post.
Officers were provided coffee and sandwiches by the Salvation Army's "Fireball Club." Due to the intensity of the rioting, officers were not allowed to leave work. Cots were provided in the Command Post for a quick nap.
Officers were provided coffee and sandwiches by the Salvation Army's "Fireball Club." Due to the intensity of the rioting, officers were not allowed to leave work. Cots were provided in the Command Post for a quick nap.
Officers were then deployed to hot spots by any means necessary including Paddy Wagons, Bread Wagons, Brink's Trucks, or four coppers to a squad.
Officers were then deployed to hot spots by any means necessary including Paddy Wagons, Bread Wagons, Brink's Trucks, or four coppers to a squad.
Officers were then deployed to hot spots by any means necessary including Paddy Wagons, Bread Wagons, Brink's Trucks, or four coppers to a squad.
Officers were then deployed to hot spots by any means necessary including Paddy Wagons, Bread Wagons, Brink's Trucks, or four coppers to a squad.
Officers were then deployed to hot spots by any means necessary including Paddy Wagons, Bread Wagons, Brink's Trucks, or four coppers to a squad.
Before and After photos. John Tucker was reported opening fire on Officers as they responded to the reports of sniper fire. Tucker fired through the basement window of a residence, killing Patrolmen Bryan Moschea, blinding Patrolmen John Carter, and injuring seven other Officers. Officers fired tear gas into the residence, which caused the building to erupt in flames. The body of an elderly woman was located in the ashes of the burned down building.
Before and After photos. John Tucker was reported opening fire on Officers as they responded to the reports of sniper fire. Tucker fired through the basement window of a residence, killing Patrolmen Bryan Moschea, blinding Patrolmen John Carter, and injuring seven other Officers. Officers fired tear gas into the residence, which caused the building to erupt in flames. The body of an elderly woman was located in the ashes of the burned down building.
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