Gang Warfare In The 1920's

In today’s society, gang warfare and mobs are not as popular as they were in the 1920’s. People like Al Capone roamed the streets and started gangs and were killing people. On February 14, 1929, four men that were dressed up as police officers forced seven of George Moran’s men into a garage, lined them up, and shot them. Al Capone and George Moran were sworn enemies. The two men fought over smuggling and trafficking operations in Chicago, Illinois. Capone and Moran have survived many attempted murder attacks. For example, Capone and his men were having lunch one day and Moran’s men drove six vehicles past the hotel and shot over one thousand bullets at their enemies. Life in Chicago during the 1920’s was full of violence due to mobs and gang …show more content…
Many people who joined a gang joined to be protected from someone. Some might have had a rough home life and needed a shelter or food. But some people joined for the status. They wanted to be cool and look better than everyone. A large amount of people were killed, innocent by standers and gang members. Marcy Kennedy Knight wrote, “Frank Gusenburg lived for three hours. He wouldn’t talk.” Being in a gang meant you did not give any information about crimes or other gangs to the police or you would be most likely hunted down and …show more content…
It has become more violent and more people are killed. People are able to hide is easier because of the technology and people are smarter than they were in the 1920’s. The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre affects us today because we are more cautious and have a better idea of what to do if we get into a violent situation. This event was one of the bloodiest days in Chicago’s history. People were shot to the death with no second thought. Gangs are still around and probably will be for a while but with the safety we have today, we don’t have to be as worried. Violence has become more controllable