"Winnipeg General Strike: June 21, 1919 - Two troops of RCMP members regrouped and returend north.  Believing that the three dismounted men would be killed, the order was given to draw revolvers.  Turning left down William Street towards City Hall.  A warning volley was fired over the heads of the gathering.  When this failed to have effect, a second volley was fired low into the crowd which then began to disperse. (Source of photo - RCMP Historical Collections Unit - ""Depot"" Division)."
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