In the days to follow the Phoenix Election Riot , transpired the outbreak of a larger , more momentous Wilmington race riot . The riot , which occurred only two days after the Phoenix Election riot , was the culmination of a Democratic campaign to oust the state 's Republican and populist fusion government from power . The insurrection resulted in roughly 25 African-Americans murdered and countless more injured by the mob
Wilmington race riot
Wilmington insurrection of 1898
Phoenix election riot