The Bloody Angle: The deadliest street in American history

Now a bustling enclave of swanky restaurants and cocktail bars, Doyers Street in Chinatown, New York, is a far cry from its previous reputation as the deadliest street in American history.

Known as 'Murder Alley' or the 'Bloody Angle', Doyers Street was once a favoured site for assassinations by rival Chinese gangs due to its unique street design.

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