27 Unforgettable Photos That Captured the L.A. Riots of 1992
The Los Angeles riots of 1992 marked a significant period in American history, capturing the entire country’s attention with scenes of unrest, resilience, and the community’s struggle for justice. Sparked by the acquittal of four LAPD officers accused of excessive force against Rodney King, the riots erupted on April 29 and lasted for six days.
The turmoil saw neighborhoods transformed by protests and destruction, and images vividly document both the intense emotions of the moment and the far-reaching impact on the city and its residents. Through these photos, we take a look back at a pivotal time that continues to shape conversations on justice and community in Los Angeles and beyond.
1. “The infamous two Korean men defending a grocery store during the L.A Riots April 30, 1992”
2. “My pops working the Los Angeles Riots of 1992”
3. “Armed store owners in Koreatown looking oddly casual protecting their property during the 1992 L.A. riots.”
4. “Edward James Olmos cleaning up during the L.A riots ’92”
5. “A man flees the LA riots with a shopping cart full of diapers, 1992”
6. “CHP officer during the L.A Riots, 1992”
7. “Cop during the 1992 L.A. riots”
8. “A Korean-American civilian engaged in a shootout with drive-by shooters or snipers as he defended his grocery market during the 1992 Los Angeles riots, April 30, 1992”
9. “LA riots in 1992 for Rodney King. Police brutality is still a thing.”
10. “A Korean store owner poses with his K1A1 carbine during the Los Angeles riots. April 1992.”
11. “1992, LA Riots, a young woman sits on the hood of her car across the street from a burning grocery store.”
12. “April 29, 1992. Riots and arson erupt after a jury acquits LAPD Officers on charges in the beating of Rodney King.”
13. “Korean store owner during the LA Riots – 1992”
14. “Guys watching a computer store burn during the L.A. Riots”
15. “National Guard watching a building burn during the L.A. Riots.”
16. “Woman raising her arms in exasperation of L.A. burning during the 1992 riots”
17. “Fire engine trying to put out a mechanic shop in L.A. during the riots.”
18. “Car burning during the L.A. Riots.”
19. “Burned out grocery store in L.A. during the riots of 92.”
20. “Police guarding a grocery store during the 92 L.A. Riots.”
21. “What’s left of a corner in L.A. during the 92 riots.”
22. “Building on fire in Korea Town in L.A. during the riots.”
23. “Chaos in the streets during the 92 riots.”
24. “Firefighters trying to put out a building on fire during the Los Angeles riots.”
25. “Burned out car in L.A. 92”
26. “Cop blocking traffic by burning buildings in the L.A. Riots.”
27. “Fire engulfing a building during the L.A. Riots in 92.”
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