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.
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
Led by George "Bugs" Moran , who fiercely resisted Capone's expansion into his territory. The Event: February 14, 1929 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.
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. Four to six assailants entered the garage
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:
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 Historical Significance and Aftermath Led by George "Bugs"
The massacre had immediate and lasting impacts on American law and society: