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A group of colonists were throwing snowballs and sticks at a group of 'Redcoats' who were told to hold their fire. The colonists were taunting them, practically daring them to shoot. After a while of taunting and beatings, the Redcoats fired, killing a young man. They all began to shoot, killing several and injuring others.

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