St. Valentine's Day Massacre

WHEN: February 14, 1929

WHERE: A warehouse at 2122 N. Clark Street

Number of people shot: 7

Number of people killed: 7

END RESULTS:

The raid's cold-blooded efficiency left the public in shock, and the St. Valentine's Day Massacre came to symbolize gang violence. It confirmed popular images associating Chicago with mobsters, crime, and spectacular carnage. The site of the warehouse, razed in 1967, continues to draw tourists from around the world.

WHEN: March 16, 17, 18, 2012

WHERE: In the streets of Chicago

Number of people shot: 49

Number of people killed: 11

END RESULTS: The massacre's cold-blooded efficiency left the public yawning, although the St.  Patrick's Weekend Massacre came to symbolize gang violence againt 6 year old girls. It confirmed popular images associating Chicago with gangs, crime, and spectacular carnage. chicago's minorty violence continues to scare tourists away.