Spot News, 3rd prize
Kirk McKoy
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
29 April, 1992
A fire blazes on the first night of the riots. The acquittal of four police officers whose assault on black motorist Rodney King was watched on TV by millions, sparked off mass looting and rioting. The disturbances claimed 58 lives and many buildings were destroyed by fire.
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