John Dillinger Fatally Shot Outside Chicago Biograph Theater
On July 22, federal agents fatally shot bank robber John Dillinger outside a movie theater in Chicago.
Chicago, IL, July 22, 2026 —
On July 22, notorious bank robber John Dillinger was fatally shot by federal agents outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago. The incident occurred as Dillinger was leaving the movie theater.
Dillinger, a prominent figure in organized crime during the Great Depression, had been the subject of an extensive manhunt by federal authorities. His career as a bank robber spanned several states, and he was associated with numerous high-profile crimes.
The confrontation outside the Biograph Theater marked the end of Dillinger’s criminal activities. Details regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the shooting, including the precise sequence of events and the identities of all federal agents involved, were not provided in the summary.
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