Crispus Attucks
The soldier was eventually supported by 8 additional soldiers, who were subjected to verbal threats and repeatedly hit by clubs, stones, and snowballs.
The soldier was eventually supported by 8 additional soldiers, who were subjected to verbal threats and repeatedly hit by clubs, stones, and snowballs.
Soon a crowd of 400 townspeople were on the scene confronting the soldiers daring them to fire.
Soon a crowd of 400 townspeople were on the scene confronting the soldiers daring them to fire.
They fired into the crowd, without orders, killing five people.
They fired into the crowd, without orders, killing five people.
Crispus Attucks, an African-American man, is largely believed to be the first victim of the massacre and the first to die for the Revolutionary cause.
Crispus Attucks, an African-American man, is largely believed to be the first victim of the massacre and the first to die for the Revolutionary cause.