The primary target, George "Bugs" Moran , arrived late, saw the "police car," and fled the scene before entering.
The case was one of the first major crimes to use ballistics science . Dr. Calvin Goddard proved that the weapons used were not official police firearms but were matched to two Tommy guns later found at the home of Capone associate Fred Burke . subtitle The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The victims included key members of George "Bugs" Moran's inner circle: The primary target, George "Bugs" Moran , arrived
The was the execution-style murder of seven members and associates of the North Side Gang in Chicago on February 14, 1929 . The event is widely regarded as the most infamous gangland killing of the Prohibition era, marking a decisive shift in power toward Al Capone and his South Side Gang . Event Overview Calvin Goddard proved that the weapons used were
To complete the deception for onlookers, the two "uniformed officers" led the two "plainclothes" men out of the garage with their hands up, as if they were making an arrest.
SMC Cartage Company garage at 2122 North Clark Street , Lincoln Park, Chicago. Time: Approximately 10:30 a.m. . Casualties: 7 men were killed.
A mechanic and father of seven who was working at the garage. Aftermath and Investigation