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Detroit gang leader pleads guilty in shooting of family of 4
by Jennifer CruzAfter attempting to leave the gang, two brothers were targeted by members of the Vice Lords, but the brothers’ mom and 15-year-old sister were also shot.
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L.A. County offers $20K reward for info on shooting that killed 4-year-old (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzPolice say the shooting was aimed at the man standing next to the child. Both were struck by gunfire and the man survived while the toddler did not.
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Call about fire leads to gang member with stolen gun
by Jennifer CruzOfficers responding to calls about the blaze were advised of a suspicious person who tossed something under a car, which turned out to be a stolen revolver.
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2 FBI agents shot while serving warrants for Chicago gang members
by Jennifer CruzThe warrants were the result of an investigation dubbed “Operation Cornerstone” that targeted gang-related illegal gun and drug sales.
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Fugitive gang member wanted on firearm charges killed in motorcycle crash
by Jennifer CruzLeroy Torrez was one of three fugitives who escaped a raid last month that targeted members of the Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico Prison Gang.
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Waco: 1 year later and questions still remain over biker brawl, shooting
by Jennifer CruzAuthorities still aren’t saying how many shots were fired by whom and who was the first to fire.
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12 members of MS-13 convicted on multiple murder, gun charges
by Jennifer CruzThe murders included brutal stabbings and dismemberments of a fellow gang member believed to be a snitch and a recruit who broke the gang’s rules.
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Georgia cop among 48 indicted by feds for gang activity
by Jennifer CruzIn addition to being a “hitman” for the organization, Vancito Gumbs is accused of taking care of club business while on duty.
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Suspect accidentally shoots cop while trying to ditch gun
by Jennifer CruzRafael Martir-Ubiles attempted to toss the gun on a rooftop, but it instead hit a wall and somehow went off, striking a pursuing officer in the shoulder.
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Bloods member shot while wearing bandage-covered blue pants found guilty on gun charges
by Jennifer CruzKadeem Bacote, who is now a two-time convicted felon, allegedly told an officer with the gang unit that the pants were meant as a sign of disrespect.
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Escaped inmate found decapitated (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzAt this point, authorities have no suspects and no motive, but believe Singleton was likely killed shortly after making his escape.
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Father of 9-year-old executed in gang retaliation charged in triple shooting
by Jennifer CruzAnthony Guglielmi, spokesman for the Chicago Police Department, noted this was a prime example of gang activity and its “cycle of retaliatory violence."
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