Johnny Torrio - Wikipedia
Torrio was shot several times and nearly killed. After recovering, he effectively resigned, handed control of the gang to Capone, and fled to New York. [20] [21] [22] [12] In late 1925, Torrio moved to Italy with his wife and mother, where he no longer dealt directly with the mob business.
Johnny Torrio | Biography & Al Capone | Britannica
2024年8月30日 · On January 24, 1925, Torrio was shot several times outside his home by Bugs Moran and Hymie Weiss, associates of the deceased Dion O’Bannion, whose death had been engineered by Torrio and Capone.
Johnny Torrio - Crime Museum
After driving his wife home from the grocery store Torrio was ambushed and shot four times by O’Banion’s crew as retaliation for the murder of their leader. Torrio was shot in the chest, neck, right arm, and the groin but when the shooter walked up to the car and placed the gun to Torrio’s temple the gunman was out of ammo.
The Life and Crimes of Notorious Mobster, Johnny Torrio
Johnny Torrio was shot five times in the assassination attempt by the North Side Gang. He survived the attack in part to his wife, Anna, who drug him to the sidewalk and worked to stop the blood leaking from the numerous wounds.
Crime History: Chicago crime boss shot, hands reins to Al Capone
2011年1月23日 · On this day, Jan. 24, in 1925, a failed mob hit on Chicago outfit boss Johnny Torrio led to his retirement and the succession of his lieutenant, Al Capone.
One hundred years ago: Murder of ‘Big Jim ... - The Mob Museum
On May 11, 1920, Big Jim Colosimo was shot to death in his own restaurant, allegedly by notorious New York hit man Frankie Yale on orders from Johnny Torrio. No one was ever prosecuted for the murder.
The Gangsters of West Ridge: A Walk Through Chicago’s Roaring …
2019年9月17日 · Colosimo balked, and soon thereafter was shot to death. His execution was probably ordered by his partner, Johnny Torrio, who resented Colosimo’s decision to stay out of the liquor business. Torrio quickly assumed control of Colosimo’s organization and immediately expanded into this new moneymaking opportunity.
Gangland 3—Rise and Fall of John Torrio - chicagology
2003年3月17日 · Right-O’Banion gangsters were credited with attempting to avenge the murder of their chief when Johnny Torrio was shot down in front of his bungalow on the south side. The underworld baron’s car was riddled with bullets.
Gangsters | Johnny Torrio - History Archive
On November 10, 1924, O'Banion was murdered in his North Side flower shop by Yale, John Scalise, and Albert Anselmi. O'Banion's murder sparked a bloody, brutal gangland war between the North Side Gang and the Outfit that eventually chased Torrio out of Chicago.
Torrio surrenders Chicago rackets after ambush - The Writers of …
2019年1月24日 · Chicago rackets boss Johnny Torrio, at liberty before beginning a nine-month sentence for Prohibition violations, was shot and seriously wounded in front of his home on the afternoon of January 24, 1925. The attack did not result in Torrio's death but it did effectively remove him from the Chicago underworld.