Al Capone's reign of terror in Chicago culminated in the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre, a brutal execution of seven gang members on February 14, 1929. This heinous act solidified Capone's reputation as the ruthless leader of the South Side Gang. The massacre, carried out by Capone's henchmen, sent shockwaves through the city and the nation, exposing the depths of organized crime and violence. The victims, including members of the rival North Side Gang, were lured to a garage under the pretense of a peace negotiation and ruthlessly gunned down. Capone's legacy as Chicago's most notorious gangster was forever cemented with this horrific event, leaving a lasting mark on the city's criminal history.
