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The '''Kent State protests''' of May 1970 began with [[violence]] and [[arson]] and ended in the [[death]]s of four students.

The '''Kent State protests''' of May 1970 took place on the campus of Kent State University, in Kent, Ohio. They began with [[violence]] and [[arson]] and ended in the [[death]]s of four students.

During the demonstration on May 1, 1970, "a mix of bikers, students, and out-of town youths" assaulted police with beer bottles.

During the demonstration on May 1, 1970, "a mix of bikers, students, and out-of town youths" assaulted police with beer bottles.

Remaining students threw rocks and tear gas canisters at the guardsmen. There are conflicting reports about whether guardsmen were fired upon (see [[opening fire]] or [[returning fire]]).

Remaining students threw rocks and tear gas canisters at the guardsmen. There are conflicting reports about whether guardsmen were fired upon (see [[opening fire]] or [[returning fire]]).

Some guardsmen fired their rifles. Shots were fired into the air, into the ground, but also directly at people. A total of 67 shots were fired, hitting 13 people and killing 4 of them.

Some guardsmen fired their rifles. Shots were fired into the air, into the ground, but also directly at people. A total of 67 shots were fired, hitting 13 people and killing 4 of them. The four casualties were Sandra Scheuer, Jeffrey Miller, Allison Krause, and William Schroeder.

The protest song "Ohio," written by Neil Young, was inspired by the [[Kent State]] shootings.

The protest song "Ohio," written by Neil Young, was inspired by the [[Kent State]] shootings.