Known for the famous catchphrase, “Can’t we all just get
along?” Rodney King was found dead in his swimming pool Sunday morning by his fiancée
and authorities. He was 47.
Rialto, California police responded to a 911 call from King’s
fiancée, Cynthia Kelly at around 5:25 a.m. When police responded, officers
discovered King at the bottom of the pool. Revival efforts failed as he was
retrieved and he was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
King shot to notoriety when he led a high speed chase and
ended in a brutal beating by the LAPD. From there sparked the infamous LA riots
and the acquittal of the four officers involved. This marked a significant time
that shaped racial relations in America.
Rest in peace, Rodney.
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