The massacre was the culmination of a brutal power struggle between two rival crime syndicates:
At approximately 10:30 AM, seven men—members and associates of Moran's gang—gathered at a garage located at . According to accounts from Britannica and Wikipedia:
Moran himself narrowly escaped the carnage because he was late to the meeting and spotted the "police" car outside, choosing to wait at a nearby diner instead. Historical Significance and Aftermath st valentine's day assacre
The seven men were ordered to line up against a brick wall. The attackers then opened fire with Thompson submachine guns and shotguns, firing over 70 rounds.
Led by the infamous Alphonse "Al" Capone , who sought total control over Chicago's illegal bootlegging operations. The massacre was the culmination of a brutal
The on February 14, 1929, stands as the most notorious gangland execution in American history, marking the violent peak of the Prohibition era in Chicago. The Conflict: Capone vs. Moran
The massacre had immediate and lasting impacts on American law and society: The attackers then opened fire with Thompson submachine
Six died instantly, while the seventh, Frank Gusenberg, lived for a short time but refused to break the "code of silence" before he died.