June, 17,1886 – Truckee, California: "Collateral" Deaths of Tem Ah Yeck and Ah Juy during Fiery Riot

Map showing location of Truckee, California

Narrative

In June 1886 in Truckee, California, two Chinese men (Tem Ah Yeck and Ah Juy) were killed during a violent anti-Chinese riot. The mob attacked the Chinese community; these men died amidst the chaos, illustrating the collateral casualties of mob violence.