June 1969
Events
- June 4, 1969Chicago Police Raid Multiple Black Panther Offices in 1969
Throughout 1969, Chicago police raided Black Panther Party offices multiple times. A June raid destroyed the office and beat members. The December 4 raid killing Fred Hampton was the culmination of a COINTELPRO-directed campaign. Illinois State's Attorney Edward Hanrahan praised the December raid as brave police work; subsequent investigation revealed police fired nearly all shots.
- June 4, 1969Chicago Police Conduct Multiple Raids on Black Panther Offices in 1969
Throughout 1969, Chicago police raided Black Panther Party offices multiple times, destroying property and beating members. The December 4 raid killing Fred Hampton was the culmination of a COINTELPRO-directed campaign. Subsequent investigation revealed police fired nearly all shots in the Hampton raid.