Photos: 50-year anniversary of the deadly Glenville riots
Fifty years ago on July 23, 1968, a violent clash broke out between Cleveland police and residents in the city's Glenville neighborhood. Before the night was over, seven people were dead: three policemen, three suspects and one civilian, according to Case Western Reserve University. Over several days tensions grew as rioting and arson occurred. The National Guard was called in and by July 28 order was restored. Fred Evans was later tried and found guilty of murder, sentenced to life in prison.
Golde's Shoes, 12405 Superior Avenue, was looted and burned during the 1968 Glenville riots. Paul's Discount Paints, 12407 Superior Avenue, was also looted.Photo by: The Cleveland Memory Project
National Guardsmen and Reverend DeForest Brown enter Glenville.Photo by: The Cleveland Memory Project
Fred (Ahmed) Evans.Photo by: The Cleveland Memory Project
Police raid at Esquire Hotel, 10602 Superior Ave.Photo by: The Cleveland Memory Project
Peace Patrol, National Guardsmen and Cleveland Police at Superior & E. 105th. St.Photo by: The Cleveland Memory Project
Peace Patrol, National Guardsmen and Cleveland Police at Superior & E. 105th. St.Photo by: The Cleveland Memory Project
Ohio National Guard at Chester & E. 107th. St.Photo by: The Cleveland Memory Project
E. 111 th. & Superior - former headquarters of Black Nationalists.Photo by: The Cleveland Memory
Destruction at E. 124th & Superior.Photo by: The Cleveland Memory Project
Ohio National Guard on patrol in Glenville.Photo by: The Cleveland Memory Project
Ohio National Guard on patrol in Glenville.Photo by: The Cleveland Memory Project