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April 10, 1887 – Butte City, California: Posse Kills Innocent Chinese Man in Manhunt
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Narrative
On April 10, 1887 in Butte City, California, a posse hunting outlaws mistakenly killed an innocent Chinese laborer, believing him to be a suspect. The man was wrongly identified and had no trial. This tragic case highlights how Chinese immigrants could become victims of violence even without justification.
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