Francis Crowley

Deceased Person

1912 – 1932

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Who was Francis Crowley?

Francis "Two Gun" Crowley was an American murderer and career criminal. His crime spree lasted nearly three months, ending in a two-hour shootout with the New York City Police Department in May 1931. It was viewed by 15,000 bystanders. The 19-year-old's stand against the NYPD received national attention and he would later influence the image of the archetypal Irish gangster.

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Born
Oct 13, 1912
New York City
Died
Jan 21, 1932
Sing Sing

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on July 23, 2013

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