Subscribe to one of our news e-mail lists . White's death is the fifth of a black at the hands of Cincinnati police since September 2000. Protesters disrupt a meeting of the city's public safety committee. Protesters break windows at City Hall overnight. Motorists are pulled out of their cars and beaten by mobs.
Police fight back with tear gas and rubber bullets.
City Council meeting cancelled because of protests. Mfume later calls on Attorney General John Ashcroft to order the Justice Department to investigate. Safety Director Kent Ryan, who oversees the police and fire departments, askes to be relieved of his duties for health reasons. Ryan is to be reassigned in the city administration. Luken apologizes to Thomas' family at funeral, which is attended by Ohio Gov. Bob Taft.