Robert Charles
Robert Charles | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1865 Pine Bluff, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | July 27, 1900 (aged 34–35) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Details | |
| Date | July 23-27, 1900 |
| Locations | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Killed | 7 |
| Injured | 20 |
| Weapons | .38-caliber revolver .38-caliber Winchester rifle |
Robert Charles (1865–1900) was an African-American living in New Orleans who took part in a gunfight after being assaulted by a police officer, leading to the death of four police and two civilians, and the wounding of over 20 others. The event sparked a major race riot in 1900; known as the Robert Charles riots.