Al Capone target him. His driver was found tortured and murdered, and there was an attempt on Weiss's life in the Chicago Loop. On September 20, 1926, the North Side Gang used a ploy outside the Capone headquarters at the Hawthorne Inn, aimed at drawing him to the windows. Gunmen in several cars then opened fire with Thompson submachine guns and shotguns at the windows of the first-floor restaurant. Capone was unhurt and called for a truce, but the negotiations fell through. Three weeks later, Weiss was killed outside the former O'Banion flower shop North Side headquarters. The owner of Hawthorne's restaurant
Warren Capone Warren Capone Warren Capone (born August 14, 1951) is a former professional American football linebacker in the World Football League (WFL) and National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisiana State University. Capone played football at Catholic High School from 1966 to 1970. Also an accomplished wrestler, he was the heavyweight wrestling champion in the 1970 Baton Rouge City Championships. He accepted a scholarship to play for Louisiana State University. He became a three-year starter and led the team in tackles twice. Capone is one of only eight players in LSU football history to be named to the