James Wrigley struck by a rock · Year of the Riot

Title of event: James Wrigley struck by a rock
Type of event: Riot (March) - Assault
Race of subject of action: White
Address of event: James Wrigley struck by a rock Happened Primarily at W 126th St & 7th Ave
Report on event: James Wrigley struck by a rock Main report referencing event Policemen Shoot Into Rioters; Kill Negro in Harlem Mob; James Wrigley struck by a rock Event secondarily referenced by Harlem Race Riot: 1 Dead; Cops Fire
Start date / time: March 20, 1935
Start (general time of day): Night (Any Time)
Description: Wrigley, a private detective from NJ in charge of the guards from the Holmes Electric Protective Company of NY employed in stores in the area, was struck by a stone, receiving cuts above both eyes and a serious head injury. [NYDN - identified Wrigley as in charge of the guards at the Kress store and reported he was found unconscious in an alley off 126th St between 7th and 8th Ave]