Timeline

This page regards the timeline of events in Grand Theft Auto V. With the exception of the prologue, the game takes place in late 2013.

2004

 * Michael Townley, Trevor Philips and Brad Snider rob a cash depot in a rural town somewhere in the midwest United States. The escape isn't successful with the getaway driver being shot in the head by police, Brad being killed by a hidden sniper and Trevor being convinced by a wounded Michael to escape without him. A security guard and numerous members of law enforcement are killed. A funeral is held for Michael, unbeknownst to Trevor that Michael has faked his death. (Prologue)

c. 2005

 * Franklin is expelled from Davis High School for assaulting a teacher.
 * Most of Franklin's friends including Lamar, Tanisha, and Tonya graduate from Davis High School.

2012

 * A shooting at Davis High School cancels a 2013 reunion.

2013

 * Franklin and Lamar work for in vehicle repossession and briefly cross paths with Michael. The duo repossess two expensive vehicles and have a race to "test out the cars." (Franklin and Lamar)
 * Simeon, Franklin and Lamar's boss task them to retrieve a motorcycle from a gang member. Lamar shoots and kills a Vagos member and a gunfight ensues. The duo survive and Lamar keeps the repossessed motorcycle for himself. (Repossession)
 * Already on thin ice over the motorcycle, Franklin is tasked with repossessing a car in Rockford Hills. He successfully sneaks into the garage from inside the house. During the drive, Michael who was hiding in the backseat, forces Franklin to drive into the dealership window at gunpoint. After being beat up by Michael, Simeon fires Franklin and Lamar. (Complications)
 * Lamar sets up a kidnapping for D, a Ballas member. He brings Franklin and Chop along and successfully throws him in the back of a van. However, they are forced to let him out after Lamar makes a call that could be traced by the LSPD. (Chop)
 * Jay Norris is killed at a keynote speech at the Vinewood Bowl. (Friend Request)