Crispus Attucks

Crispus Attucks, a former slave, was living in Boston on March 5, 1770. Hearing of a fight between some citizens of Boston and British soldiers, Crispus boldly took lead at the front of the crowd and struck one of the British soldiers. The soldier fired and hit Attucks with two musket balls. Four other men were killed, and six others were wounded. Crispus Attucks became the first black to die in the melee, known as the Boston Massacre. The soldier who attacked and killed him was found not guilty since Attucks attacked first. Crispus Attucks became a hero who died fighting for his country.