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.

Game World

2D Universe

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• 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 a Tanker with explosives.
    • Sonetti's lawyer and a few Sonetti's Gang members are killed by the protagonist.
    • Robert "Bubby" Seragliano's brother is killed by the 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 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 protagonist for refusing to get Sonetti's car.
    • Bubby's wife Skye is kidnapped and saved by the protagonist.
    • Pablo Vercotti is arrested by the LCPD, but is later freed by the protagonist.
    • Sonetti's drugs are stolen and sold by the protagonist.
    • Cabot comes to Liberty City again to see Sonetti.
    • Cabot and Sonetti are killed by the 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 in Vice City.
  • 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 Hong Kong handover 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.