Elbert O. Wilkins

Death by Force

Elbert O. Wilkins, a 33-year-old black male, tragically lost his life on April 30, 1992, in Los Angeles, California. Wilkins was shot to death in Gramercy Park during the infamous 1992 Los Angeles riots. The riots erupted following the acquittal of four LAPD officers involved in the beating of Rodney King, leading to widespread violence and chaos throughout the city. Wilkins, a stereo-shop owner and father of two, was outside a liquor store at the intersection of 92nd Street and Western Avenue w ...Read More

latimes.com: Deaths during the L.A. riots

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