1971

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Events concerning the Grand Theft Auto series in 1971.

Game World

Tommy Vercetti is sent to kill one man in Harwood, Liberty City by Sonny Forelli. The job is actually a set up, and eleven men try to kill Tommy. Tommy kills all of his attackers, but is caught by the LCPD and is sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment. After this incident, Tommy earned the nickname The Harwood Butcher.