Events tagged with "mob justice"

Historical Events tagged with "mob justice"

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Lynching of Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith

August 7th, 1930 94 years ago

In Marion, Indiana, Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith were lynched by a mob following their alleged involvement in the murder of a white man. The incident garnered national attention and was one of the last confirmed lynchings of black individuals in the Northern United States. Approximately 5,000 witnesses observed the brutal killings, reflecting the racial tensions of the time and leaving a mark on the community.