MONTREAL - The patriarch of a notorious Mafia family, which for decades wielded power within Canada and internationally, was shot and killed in his own home Wednesday afternoon.
The shooting of Nicolo Rizzuto, 86, heralded the precipitous demise of a long-dominant criminal organization that, for decades, lorded over the underworld with few rivals.
A gunman entered the north-end Mansion and fired at least one shot. Two female members of his family were also believed to be home and were unharmed. A frantic 911 call was made and Rizzuto was rushed to hospital.
The shooting of Nicolo Rizzuto, 86, heralded the precipitous demise of a long-dominant criminal organization that, for decades, lorded over the underworld with few rivals.
A gunman entered the north-end Mansion and fired at least one shot. Two female members of his family were also believed to be home and were unharmed. A frantic 911 call was made and Rizzuto was rushed to hospital.
