I Was There When Joe Colombo Was Shot

On June 28, 1971, at Italian Unity Day in Columbus Circle, a celebration turned into chaos when Joe Colombo was shot in front of a massive crowd. In this video, Michael Franzese recounts being there that day — just moments before the shots rang out — and shares a rare, firsthand account of what really happened. He reflects on Colombo’s role in Italian-American civil rights, his controversial public stance, and the theories behind who ordered the hit. Was it the FBI, the Gallo crew, or someone else entirely? This video goes beyond mob history. It’s about identity, power, betrayal, and the fallout that reshaped an entire crime family — and an entire community.

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