The Algiers Motel Incident in Detroit, Michigan (1967)

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The Algiers Motel Incident in Detroit, Michigan (1967)

The Algiers Motel Incident occurred in Detroit, Michigan on July 25, 1967, two days after the Detroit Race Riot began. The incident started when Army National Guardsman Ted Thomas reported hearing gunshots at the Algiers Motel Annex. Detroit Police along with the Michigan State Police, and other National Guardsmen arrived at the Algiers Motel Annex […]

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