The man who could dodge bullets

Joe "The Boss" Masseria, a prominent mafia leader, survived a failed assassination attempt, outside his apartment. Two gunmen fired multiple shots, but Masseria managed to evade them, even seeking refuge in a nearby store. Remarkably, he was later found unscathed in his apartment, holding his bullet-pierced hat. This incident earned him the nickname "the man who can dodge bullets," solidifying his reputation in organized crime circles.

Lucky Luciano orchestrated the murder of his boss, Joe Masseria, to consolidate power and align with Salvatore Maranzano. Masseria was killed at Nuova Villa Tammaro, a restaurant on Coney Island, while playing cards. Luciano left before gunmen, allegedly including Albert Anastasia, Vito Genovese, and Bugsy Siegel, executed the hit. The infamous murder remains unsolved, with no convictions or witnesses. Masseria's death marked a turning point in the formation of modern organized crime in America. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Queens.