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Lynching Victim Burned Alive By White Mob Finally Laid To Rest 114 Years Later In Pennsylvania
More than a century after he was dragged from a hospital bed and burned alive by a white mob, Zachariah Walker was finally given a proper burial in Coatesville on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, community leaders announced.
The 114th anniversary of Walker’s killing marked a historic moment for Chester County, as residents, faith leaders, and activists gathered for his long-overdue funeral and a community forum on overcoming hatred and violence.
Walker, a Black steelworker, was accused in 1911 of killing Edgar Rice, a white steel company security guard and former borough policeman. Instead of rece…
Authorities ID Pair Shot, Killed During Upper Darby Funeral Procession Ambush: Report
The two men who were killed in a targeted shooting during a funeral procession for a murder victim in Upper Darby Friday, July 8 have been identified, 6abc reports.
Tyrese Long, 21, of Darby, and Khalid Brittingham, 25, of Folcroft, were inside a vehicle when they were shot dead, the outlet says.
Police later released photos of a person of interest. No arrests have been made as of Wednesday, July 13.
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