Denzel Dowell

Denzel Dowell was an African-American resident of North Richmond, California where he was killed by an officer of the Martinez Sheriff's Department on April 1st, 1967. The event led to a street rally organized by the Black Panther Party for Self Defense. During the rally 15 armed members of the Black Panther Party held a street rally to protest against police brutality. This event helped to establish the Black Panthers in the national spotlight.

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• Why Was Denzil Dowell Killed April First 3.50 a.m.

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Name	Dowell, Denzil
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Date of death	1967
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