When Eddie Lombardi's friend Watusi is gunned down in an alley on Manhattan's West Side, Eddie vows revenge. His efforts are hampered, however, when the local police precinct shows no interest in finding the man. In addition, a sinister figure from Eddie's past has begun stalking him. Captain DeMassio of the NYPD isn't taking that case seriously either. Somehow, Eddie must solve both cases, either of which could make his wife a widow.