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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 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. st valentine's day assacre

Six died instantly, while the seventh, Frank Gusenberg, lived for a short time but refused to break the "code of silence" before he died.

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 Four to six assailants entered the garage

The massacre had immediate and lasting impacts on American law and society:

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 attackers then opened fire with Thompson submachine

Led by George "Bugs" Moran , who fiercely resisted Capone's expansion into his territory. The Event: February 14, 1929