How Did Al Capone Contribute To Crime
Alphonse Gabriel Capone, also known as one of the most notorious gangsters in American history, led the Prohibition-era crime syndicate in Chicago. However Capone was not the only one involved with the illegal distribution of alcohol, the rival North Gang leader, Bugs Moran, was also very involved with the same illegal activities as Capone. Although it was pretty well known that Capone was involved in various illegal activities he made some large contributions to notable charities to keep his reputation up among the public. He started his gang work at the age of fourteen and had effectively avoided any run ins with the police. This all changed with the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Capone’s involvement in the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre ultimately led to his arrest.
Alphonse Capone was born on January 17,1899 in Brooklyn, New York. He was a poor Italian child whose parents immigrated to the United States just before he was born. When he was in sixth grade he joined the Street Boys gang and eventually joined the Five Points Gang. He got into a little fight at a saloon and someone slashed him …show more content…
The officers did not have a good idea who the murderers were but they believed that the murders were gang related. A name that kept coming up was Al Capone. They questioned him but he had an air-tight alibi. He was in Miami at the time trying to escape Chicago’s brutal winter with his family so he was safe. McGurn, the brains of the operation, also had an alibi stating that he had been at a hotel with his blonde girlfriend from 9p.m. on February 13 through 3 p.m. on February 14. Nobody was ever tried or convicted for the murders. Though the police did not possess enough evidence to convict Al Capone, everyone knew that he was responsible. The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre brought Capone to the attention of the federal government which ultimately led to his
Alphonse Capone was born on January 17,1899 in Brooklyn, New York. He was a poor Italian child whose parents immigrated to the United States just before he was born. When he was in sixth grade he joined the Street Boys gang and eventually joined the Five Points Gang. He got into a little fight at a saloon and someone slashed him …show more content…
The officers did not have a good idea who the murderers were but they believed that the murders were gang related. A name that kept coming up was Al Capone. They questioned him but he had an air-tight alibi. He was in Miami at the time trying to escape Chicago’s brutal winter with his family so he was safe. McGurn, the brains of the operation, also had an alibi stating that he had been at a hotel with his blonde girlfriend from 9p.m. on February 13 through 3 p.m. on February 14. Nobody was ever tried or convicted for the murders. Though the police did not possess enough evidence to convict Al Capone, everyone knew that he was responsible. The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre brought Capone to the attention of the federal government which ultimately led to his