William Dalton

Death by Force

William Dalton, a 19-year-old African American, was tragically killed on July 26, 1967, during the Detroit riots, a period marked by intense civil unrest and violence. Dalton's death occurred in a context of widespread chaos and heavy-handed police actions. According to multiple sources, Dalton was shot by a Detroit police officer, a fact that was initially obscured by authorities who claimed his death was due to sniper fire.

On the night of his death, Dalton was reportedly talking with ...Read More

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List of unarmed African Americans killed by law enforcement officers in the United States - Wikipedia

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