Anyone remember this? Not exactly clear what went on.

Also of note is that they murdered and shot a second NYC detective on a sidewalk. Never heard of that killing before. O wonder if they knew they were cops? They were following them, probably in plainclothes, when it happened.

Link

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-03-03-fi-14915-story.html

Another article shortly afterwards

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-03-21-fi-5295-story.html

Hope you guys can view those.

Anyone know a 90 year old Genovese named the Galoot?

He's apparently guy who beat the dude up that then went into witsec.

Corky Vastola.