Events tagged with "religious groups"

Historical Events tagged with "religious groups"

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Crime & Law

ATF Raid on Branch Davidian Compound

February 28th, 1993 32 years ago

ATF agents raided the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, to serve a search warrant and arrest leader David Koresh. The raid, aimed at investigating allegations of illegal arms possession and child abuse, quickly escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in a 51-day standoff between the group and federal law enforcement. The complex, known as Mount Carmel, became the site of intense media coverage and a national debate over gun control and religious freedom.