what real life event is the song 41 Shots based on?

Question

the song is by Bruce Springsteen. I love the song and I know it is based on fact. Who has the answer to this? thanks to all

Answer 1

"American Skin (41 Shots)" is a song written by Bruce Springsteen, inspired by the police shooting death of Amadou Diallo. It features a slow build-up, an intense main section themed around the status of immigrants in the United States, and then a long slow-down.