Residents of an Aboriginal community in Melbourne, Australia, held a memorial on Thursday for a 17-year-old teen whose death prompted a riot.
Thomas "TJ" Hickey died on Sunday while riding his bike. His family believes he was being chased by police but police deny the accusation.
The death sparked a riot, reported to have lasted nine hours, in which local youth clashed with police. A reported 40 officers were injured.
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TJ's death unites Redfern community
(The Melbourne Age 2/19)
Latham criticises Redfern parents (The Melbourne Age 2/19)
Community pays respects to dead teen (News.com 2/19)
NSW police hunt Redfern rioters (The Melbourne Age 2/18)
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Australian Aboriginals hold memorial for dead teen
Thursday, February 19, 2004
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