The Collingwood Manor Massacre, is the name of an infamous hit on three Chicago gunmen by the notorious Purple Gang on September 16, 1931. The men were killed after betraying the trust of the others in the gang. The Purple Gang's name rang on Detroit's streets and they also ruled the underworld. All would avoid crossing them for fear for their and their families' lives. The gang had a reputation as killers and were not afraid to keep that status. This is an example of what the gang was willing to do to keep their reputation and their territory.