At approximately 10:30 AM, seven men—members and associates of Moran's gang—gathered at a garage located at . According to accounts from Britannica and Wikipedia:
Six died instantly, while the seventh, Frank Gusenberg, lived for a short time but refused to break the "code of silence" before he died. st valentine's day assacre
Moran himself narrowly escaped the carnage because he was late to the meeting and spotted the "police" car outside, choosing to wait at a nearby diner instead. Historical Significance and Aftermath At approximately 10:30 AM