Died in jail or a lockup
One of 3 people whose names were not reported
On April 15, 1906, a mob broke into the jail in Springfield, Ohio, where three Black men were being held. The mob took one of them and hanged him in the public square. The mob also wrecked the jail, which allowed other prisoners to escape. The governor sent soldiers to guard against further violence and ordered prosecution of the mob's leaders. A special grand jury was called.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A newspaper report says a mob broke into the Springfield, Ohio jail, took one of three Black men held there, and hanged him in the public square.
Reported by: newspaper report.