1997

Events concerning the Grand Theft Auto series in 1997.

Real World

 * Debut of the Grand Theft Auto series, the original Grand Theft Auto is released in Europe for the PlayStation and PC.

2D Universe

 * Samuel Deever is investigated by the Vice City Police Department for sodomizing a superior officer.
 * The events of Grand Theft Auto take place.
 * The events of the Gangsta Bang chapter takes place.
 * "Crazy" Jimmy Waterson robs a bank in south Park, Liberty City.
 * The South No Law Precinct is destroyed by the GTA Protagonist using a Tanker with explosives.
 * Sonetti's lawyer and a few Sonetti's Gang members are killed by the GTA Protagonist.
 * Robert "Bubby" Seragliano's brother is killed by the GTA Protagonist in south Hackenslash, New Guernsey.
 * Pablo Vercotti robs a jewelry store in south Island City, Liberty City.
 * A train carrying Sonetti's shipment is destroyed, killing 127 civilians inside.
 * Sonetti's Gang member Cabot arrives in Liberty City and threatens the GTA Protagonist telling them to stay away from Sonetti's businesses.
 * The events of the Heist Almighty chapter takes place.
 * Tommy Romero robs a bank.
 * Seymour Reamer is killed by the GTA Protagonist for refusing to get Sonetti's car.
 * Bubby's wife Skye is kidnapped and saved by the GTA Protagonist.
 * Pablo Vercotti is arrested by the LCPD, but is later freed by the GTA Protagonist.
 * Sonetti's drugs are stolen and sold by the GTA Protagonist.
 * Cabot comes to Liberty City again to see Sonetti.
 * Cabot and Sonetti are killed by the GTA Protagonist in a building explosion.
 * The events of the Mandarin Mayhem chapter takes place.
 * The events of the Tequila Slammer chapter takes place.
 * The events of the Bent Cop Blues chapter takes place.
 * El Burro is killed by the GTA Protagonist under orders of Samuel Deever.
 * The events of the Rasta Blasta chapter takes place.
 * Johnny Zoo is arrested on Hello Sushi Bar Massacre, and is released on $2 million bail.
 * Danny Zoo is arrested and charged of multiple murders in a gambling den. He is released on a technicality.
 * Jerkov is arrested on possession of heroin. He is acquitted when the evidence is lost.
 * Kov-Kov is suspected of causing an explosion at the police headquarters.
 * Lodov massacres a rival gang in broad daylight. The only witness dies.

3D Universe

 * The Triads starts operating in Liberty City after the in July 1997.
 * Mayor Roger C. Hole is involved in yet another scandal. This time, Hole is accused of securing drugs for city officials in exchange for sanitation contracts.
 * Momma's Restaurante is voted one of Liberty City's top 100 Sicilian-American Restaurants.
 * Barry Harcross was falsely charged by the FBI for money laundering for the mob in his construction company.
 * Johnny was taught to clean the bathroom by his father, Bob.
 * RAILS cereal was introduced.
 * El Burro is being under observation by the LCPD.
 * Mayor Roger C. Hole is again narrowly reelected Mayor for a third term, defeating candidate Miles O'Donovan.

HD Universe

 * Charles Martin is arrested for embezzlement, aged 40.
 * Jermaine Andrews is arrested for Grand Theft Auto, aged 22.
 * Gavin Finkle is arrested for prostitution, aged 30.
 * Anthony Corrado is arrested for manslaughter, aged 17.
 * Manny Escuela is arrested for possession controlled substance; Heroin, aged 24.
 * Patrick McReary is arrested for Grand Theft Auto, aged 18.
 * Terry Thorpe is arrested for Grand Theft Auto, aged 20.
 * Luca Silvestri is arrested for manslaughter, aged 19.
 * Isaac Roth is arrested for possession stolen property, aged 21.
 * Frank Garone is arrested for manslaughter, aged 20.
 * Zhou Ming is arrested for Armed Robbery, aged 27.
 * Johnny Klebitz, Jason Michaels and Terry Thorpe all join The Lost MC.
 * Jason Michaels is arrested for grand larceny, aged 18.
 * Wing It was first created by FACADE.
 * Zachary Tyler is born.
 * The daughter of Jock Cranley is born.
 * The unnamed club promoter is born.

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