Robert Charles | |
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| Born | 1865 |
| Died | July 27, 1900 (aged 34–35) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Details | |
| Date | July 23-27, 1900 |
| Location(s) | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Killed | 7 |
| Injured | 20 |
| Weapons | .38-caliber revolver .38-caliber Winchester rifle |
Robert Charles (1865–1900) was an African-American living in New Orleans who took part in a gunfight after being assaulted by a police officer, leading to the death of 4 police and 2 civilians, and the wounding of over 20 others. The event sparked a major race riot in 1900; known as the Robert Charles riots.[2]
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- ^ Humanities, National Endowment for the (1900-08-04). "The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, August 04, 1900, Image 2". The Weekly Thibodaux Sentinel. ISSN 2332-6158. Retrieved 2020-07-20.