The Atlantic City Massacre was staged to kill all the Dons, Consiglieres, Capos, Soldato's, Underboss's, Associate's and Enforcer's in the Commission (Chicago Outfit, Falcone crime family, Cuneo crime family, Tramonti crime family, and Barzini crime family) as well as some other syndicate's with a primary objective of killing Michael Corleone. A helicopter was used in this massacre, and it proved effective. Joey Zasa left the room with an excuse of being treated badly. Don Altobello (with Don Lucchesi) in fact the organizer behind the massacre, left the room with an excuse to negotiate with Zasa. After he left, his bodyguards locked the room with a handcuff. A helicopter flew in and opened fire at the Dons in the room. Luckily, Neri was able to open the doors with the use of a gun allowing Michael Corleone, Vincent, and himself to escape.
News reports stated that twelve people were killed and ten seriously injured.[1]
Notable deaths[]
- Don Albert Volpe was running away from the Helicopter and hangs on dear life for his "lucky coat" the stubborn outlaw was shortly gunned down
- Don Frank Romano sat confused about the helicopter unprepared for the attack
- Don Ottilio "Leo the Milkman" Cuneo gunned down to bits laying bleeding as he said "Oh Zasa..YOU SON OF A BITCH!' Leo's death had dissolved the Cuneo crime family
- Don Matt "Matty" Parisi was escorted by his bodyguard to escape while Matty lasted longer than most he died due to his wounds being to severe to handle
- Don Paul "Fat Paulie" Fortunato the don of the Barzini crime family ran towards the window to look little to know that this would lead to his short demise
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- ↑ Stated during a news broadcast on television during the scene in Michael's kitchen.