They were as old as 67 and as young as 4 — a firefighter, a sheriff's deputy, innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire.
Fifty years ago this week, 34 people were killed in the Watts riots. During those six days of unrest, more than 1,000 were injured and 200 buildings were destroyed.
On Sunday, faith leaders from across the city came together to honor those who died in the disturbance. They prayed for South Los Angeles, which continues to struggle with high poverty, low-performing schools and gang violence.
The pastors, rabbis and bishops gathered at 116th Street and Avalon Boulevard, the corner where the riots began on Aug.