On Sept. 27th, 1966, a major civil disturbance erupted after Alvin Johnson, a white police officer, shot and killed Matthew Johnson, a 16-year-old African-American boy suspected of stealing a car.
The incident sparked several days of unrest. More than 1,500 soldiers from the National Guard were brought in to prevent looting, properties were damaged and there were violent encounters between civilians and law enforcement officials. By the time the state of emergency was lifted, 457 people were arrested and there was $1 million (in today's currency) worth of damages from the altercation.
In the September issue of San Francisco Magazine, the reporter interviewed several people who participated in the uprising, as well as current and former city officials, to learn more about the event's impact on the community. Check out the story here.
