Near this place, James T. Scott, a Black janitor in the medical school at MU, was killed on April 29th, 1923. A mob brought Mr. Scott to the bridge, placed a noose around his neck, and pushed him over the railing while hundreds of spectators watched. MU's presence and the alleged student involvement in Mr. Scott's murder stirred public outrage and made front-page news across the U.S. Although charges were filed against the leaders of the mob, none were convicted. The killing stands as part of a legacy of injustice and a reminder of the continuing fight against systems of oppression and the need to better the community for all Columbians.