When Hitler decided to act against the SA, the SS was put in charge of eliminating Röhm and the other high-ranking SA officers.[17] The Night of the Long Knives occurred between 30 June and 2 July 1934 and saw the killing of up to 200 people. This included almost the entire SA leadership, effectively ending its power. This action was largely carried out by SS personnel (including the Leibstandarte), and the Gestapo.[18]