Bank Robber “Baby Face” Nelson Killed in FBI Shootout (1934)

Born Lester Gillis, George “Baby Face” Nelson began his life of crime in his early teens. After a series of auto thefts and bank robberies, Nelson joined the notorious Dillinger gang, which was being pursued by the FBI. Despite his innocent-sounding nickname—given for his youthful appearance and small stature—Nelson hated police and FBI agents and hunted them at every opportunity, a pastime that ultimately led to his undoing. How many times was Nelson shot in his final shootout with FBI agents? Discuss

Source: The Free Dictionary

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