On July 9, 1921, an IRA ambush targeted an RIC/USC patrol in Raglan Street, West Belfast, resulting in the death of one RIC officer. This incident ignited a brutal cycle of sectarian violence that unfolded over the subsequent 24 hours. The unrest led to the tragic loss of approximately 22 lives, including thirteen Catholic civilians and six Protestant civilians. This event occurred during the volatile period of the Irish War of Independence, highlighting the intense communal divisions and the severe human cost of the conflict in Northern Ireland. The widespread violence underscored the deep-seated tensions prevalent in the region.
