Henry Smurra

Death by Force

Henry Smurra, known as 'Hank the Bank,' was a notable figure in Brooklyn, NY, whose life came to a violent end on November 24, 1991. Smurra was shot dead outside a doughnut shop in Brooklyn, a murder that was part of a larger power struggle within the Colombo crime family. This period of turmoil saw various factions within the family vying for control, leading to numerous violent confrontations. Smurra's death was ordered by William 'Billy Fingers' Cutolo, a hitman and later underboss of the Col ...Read More

Henry Smurra, 52, a Colombo crime family soldier, lies on the street in front of Dunkin Donuts after being shot to death, Nov. 24, 1991 at 6:45 pm as he sat in the drivers seat of his 1989 Lincoln Town Car in the Sheepshead Bay section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York. Police believe Smurra's death was in retaliation for the attempt on the reputed Colombo capo Gregory Scarpa Sr.'s life in Brooklyn's biggest family war in 30 years. (AP Photo/David Burns Stock Photo - Alamy

Killing in Brooklyn Social Club Is Linked to Mob Power Struggle (Published 1991)

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