Six died instantly, while the seventh, Frank Gusenberg, lived for a short time but refused to break the "code of silence" before he died.
Led by the infamous Alphonse "Al" Capone , who sought total control over Chicago's illegal bootlegging operations.
The massacre had immediate and lasting impacts on American law and society: st valentine's day assacre
Four to six assailants entered the garage. At least two were disguised in police uniforms, leading the victims to believe it was a routine raid.
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 Six died instantly, while the seventh, Frank Gusenberg,
The massacre was the culmination of a brutal power struggle between two rival crime syndicates:
Led by George "Bugs" Moran , who fiercely resisted Capone's expansion into his territory. The Event: February 14, 1929 At least two were disguised in police uniforms,
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