Trying to escape that night, two freedmen were killed by white paramilitary. The whites captured about two dozen blacks and formed a Dead Ring. They murdered four blacks outright that night on July 8 and wounded several more.
Two freedmen attempted to flee that night, but were killed by white paramilitary forces. The whites captured around two dozen blacks and formed a group of killers. They murdered four blacks instantly on July 8th and wounded several others.