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Innovative gun violence program saved many lives and millions of dollars, researchers find (Stockton, CA): An innovative gun violence reduction program has helped to drastically reduce firearms deaths over several years in one northern California city and has saved taxpayers millions of dollars, a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, has found.
Source: The Guardian Date: April 16, 2021
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CaliforniaMoreno Valley man killed in gang-related shooting in Inglewood (Los Angeles, CA): A Moreno Valley man was killed in a gang-related shooting in Inglewood on Saturday night, authorities said. The shooting was reported at about 7:30 p.m. in the 5400 block of West 117th Street, according to Deputy Alejandra Parra of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Information Bureau.
Source: Daily Breeze Date: April 17, 2021
IllinoisChicago street gang threatens to shoot police after deadly-force Incident (Chicago, IL): Chicago police leaders have issued an “officer safety alert” to cops warning that the department’s narcotics unit has learned that factions of the Latin Kings in the Ogden patrol district on the Southwest Side “were instructed by ranking members to shoot at unmarked Chicago police vehicles.”
Source: LawOfficer.com Date: April 16, 2021
TexasThe relationship between gang activity and oil production (Midland, TX): In the Permian Basin, one thing stands out above most everything else. Oil production has a direct impact on so much in this area. This even includes gang activity. According to the FBI, if you want to know how much gang activity there is in Midland and Odessa, take a look at the price of oil to get an estimate.
Source: KWES NewsWest9 Date: April 16, 2021
CaliforniaGang Member Arrested on Weapons Violation in Pomona (Pomona, CA): A 22-year-old documented gang member on probation was jailed this morning after officers in Pomona found him in possession of a gun.
Source: The Patriot KEIB AM 1150 Date: April 16, 2021
IndianaThird man charged in double murder at Waterford Glen apartments (St. Joseph County, IN): A third person has been charged in the murders of Malik Balderos and Ricky Kinds Jr. at the Waterford Glen Apartments last October, according to the St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office.
Source: WBND 57 News Date: April 16, 2021
DelawareAccused gang member charged with murder for fatal Wilmington shooting (Wilmington, DE): An accused gang member with a lengthy history of drug, stolen vehicle and gang charges is being held on $2 million bail following a Thursday arrest on murder charges.
Source: The News Journal Date: April 16, 2021
OhioCuyahoga County fires jail officer found in car with suspected Heartless Felons gang member (Cleveland, OH): Cuyahoga County officials fired a corrections officer after Parma police found her in a car with a suspected Heartless Felons gang member police arrested on gun and drug possession charges.
Source: The Plain Dealer Date: April 16, 2021
OregonPortlanders Closest to Gun Violence Find City’s Latest Solution Lacking (Portland, OR): Mike “Bretto” Jackson is used to getting phone calls at 2 am from men intent on killing someone. As a mentor working with young men involved in Portland gangs, Jackson often takes on a role akin to an addiction recovery sponsor—someone who could potentially talk a person out of making a reactionary decision.
Source: The Portland Mercury Date: April 16, 2021
CaliforniaInnovative gun violence program saved many lives and millions of dollars, researchers find (Stockton, CA): An innovative gun violence reduction program has helped to drastically reduce firearms deaths over several years in one northern California city and has saved taxpayers millions of dollars, a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, has found.
Source: The Guardian Date: April 16, 2021
ArkansasFour Operation Central Sweep fugitives being sought by U.S. Marshals Service (Little Rock, AR): Four fugitives from the mid-March federal drug- and gang -related investigation, named Operation Central Sweep, remained at large Friday afternoon, according to Kevin Sanders, Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal, Eastern District of Arkansas in Little Rock.
Source: The Daily Citizen Date: April 16, 2021
British ColumbiaFormer UN gangster warns of the perils of gang life — and co-operating with police (Vancouver, BC): Ibrahim Ali had only been in Millhaven prison for nine days in June 2019 when he was jumped in the showers and stabbed. He had no idea who the other inmates were who attacked him.
Source: The Vancouver Sun Date: April 16, 2021
IndianaMan wanted in fatal South Bend shooting is arrested in Bloomington (South Bend, IN): Police in Bloomington on Thursday arrested a man charged with murder in an October shooting in South Bend that left two men dead in a possible feud between rival gangs.
Source: South Bend Tribune Date: April 16, 2021
OregonHoover Criminal Gang Member Faces Drug and Gun Charges in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy (Portland, OR): Aumontae Wayne Smith, 27, a known Hoover Criminal Gang member and resident of Portland, is facing federal drug and gun charges for his role in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Scott Erik Asphaug.
Source: The United States Department of Justice Date: April 16, 2021
North CarolinaMolson Coors Buys Into a Brewery Staffed by Rival Gang Members (Wilmington, NC): Molson Coors Beverage Company is acquiring a minority stake in TRU Colors, a North Carolina brewery staffed and managed almost entirely by former gang members, according to Forbes.
Source: InsideHook Date: April 15, 2021
Prince Edward IslandGovernment of Canada provides support to combat gun and gang violence in Prince Edward Island Français (Charlottetown, PE): Gun and gang violence is increasing across Canada - in rural communities, small towns and big cities. Keeping our communities safe from this violence is a priority for the Government of Canada and tackling it requires federal, provincial and territorial cooperation to combat violence at the local level.
Source: Cision Date: April 15, 2021
MassachusettsFour adults, one 12-year-old arrested on drug trafficking charges (Fall River, MA): Five individuals, including four adults and one juvenile were arrested on drug charges after police served a search warrant at a Fall River apartment complex. On April 14, members of the Fall River Police Department Gang Unit and Emergency Services served a warrant at a 404 Fifth Street apparent. Police say this address was targeted as a location where gang-related individuals have been congregating.
Source: WLNE-TV 6 News Date: April 15, 2021
PennsylvaniaKrasner, state officials announce nine arrests in long-running South Philly gang feud (Philadelphia, PA): Jackee Nichols had come to believe the city had forgotten about her 15-year-old grandson, Rasul Benson. In October 2018, Rasul was gunned down at a South Philadelphia Gulf station while pumping gas with his friends for tip money to buy a cheesesteak.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer Date: April 15, 2021
New York5 Syracuse Men Arrested In Drug Bust, Alledged Members Of Gangs (Syracuse, NY): A drug raid in Syracuse has resulted in the arrest of 5 suspects. Police searched an apartment at 615 West Onondaga Street and found about 20 grams of of crack cocaine, a small amount of heroin, over $3,500 in cash and a .22 and a .45 caliber gun, plus ammunition. The 5 who were arrested are believed to be members of the 110 and Blood Gangs in Syracuse.
Source: WSYR 9 News Date: April 15, 2021
PennsylvaniaMember of Violent Street Gang “11 Hunnit” Pleads Guilty to RICO Charge (Pittsburgh, PA): A former resident of the City of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty in federal court to a violation of the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act (commonly known as RICO), Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.
Source: The United States Department of Justice Date: April 15, 2021
CaliforniaTeenager wounded in suspected gang shooting in Chula Vista (Chula Vista, CA): An apparent gang shooting outside a South Bay convenience store left a young man wounded early Thursday. "Store security video also shows Briseno appear to make hand gestures, potentially gang signs, at the occupants of the Honda prior to the shooting," the lieutenant alleged. "Based on the store security video, the shooting appears to be gang-related."
Source: KGTV 10 News Date: April 15, 2021
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