1888 in organized crime

See also: 1887 in organized crime, other events of 1888, 1889 in organized crime and the list of 'years in Organized Crime'.

Events

• Frank Lyons, a member of the Yellow Henry Gang, escapes from prison and reorganizes the gang before being recaptured later that year.
• January 23 - Danny Driscoll, co-leader of the Whyos street gang, is executed for the death of New York prostitute Breezy Garrity during a gunfight between Driscoll and Five Points Gang member Johnny McCarthy.
• July 5 - Danny Lyons kills rival pimp Joseph Quinn in a gunfight over prostitute Kitty McGown.
• August 21 - Danny Lyons, leader of the Whyos street gang, is executed for the murder of Joseph Quinn.

Births

• Frank Nitti, underboss to Chicago crime boss Al Capone.
• Joseph DiGiovanno, Kansas City La Mano Nera (The Black Hand) leader
• Vincent Mangano, Mangano crime family founder
• Nathan Shefferman - Chicago Teamsters Union official and associate of Dave Beck
• Jack Zelig (William Alberts), New York gangster (although other sources claim 1882)
• December 5: Anthony Milano, underboss in the Cleveland crime family

Deaths

• January 23 - Danny Driscoll, co-leader of the Whyos street gang, is executed.
• July 5 - Joseph Quinn, New York pimp
• August 21 - Danny Lyons, leader of the Whyos street gang.