The Vice Assassination is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in Legion Square, Downtown Los Santos for Lester Crest. The objective: jackson Skinner. This GTA 5 The Vice Assassination walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Legion Square, Downtown Los Santos.
- Given by: Lester Crest.
- Objective: Jackson Skinner.
- Reward: $5,000.
- Unlocks: The Bus Assassination.
- Unlocked by: The Multi Target Assassination and I Fought the Law….
GTA 5 The Vice Assassination walkthrough
- Watch the prostitute.
- Leave the area.
How GTA 5 The Vice Assassination fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Franklin’s cover was blown.
- Jackson escapes.
- Franklin kills the johns.
- Prostitute gets spooked before killing Jackson.
- Jackson gets spooked.
- Prostitute finishes her business with Jackson and he leaves the area.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 5 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or crew member the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Los Santos? See all GTA 5 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 5 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 5 The Vice Assassination?
Pick it up in Legion Square, Downtown Los Santos for Lester Crest.
What do you get for completing GTA 5 The Vice Assassination?
$5,000.
What fails GTA 5 The Vice Assassination?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Franklin’s cover was blown; Jackson escapes; Franklin kills the johns; Prostitute gets spooked before killing Jackson; Jackson gets spooked; Prostitute finishes her business with Jackson and he leaves the area.
What does GTA 5 The Vice Assassination unlock?
Which version of GTA 5 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC releases of GTA V, aside from minor control differences.



