The Watts Riots commenced on August 11, 1965, after Marquette Frye was arrested for DUI by California Highway Patrol near Watts. The incident escalated as onlookers grew hostile, leading to clashes with the police. Frye's arrest resulted in several others being detained, including his brother and mother. This confrontational situation spurred a crowd to throw projectiles, escalating tensions further. The disturbances reflected deeper societal issues within Los Angeles, especially in African American communities. Governor Edmund G. Pat Brown declared the riots over on August 16, 1965, marking a significant moment in the region's history.
Marquette Frye, a 21-year-old Black man, was pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence, which triggered the Watts Riots as tensions escalated rapidly.
The incident began with Frye's arrest, which led to an increased police presence and resulted in growing hostility from onlookers, ultimately igniting widespread violence.
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