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. 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. Six died instantly, while the seventh, Frank Gusenberg,