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Street-gang crime in all its horrific forms has become a deeply disturbing citywide problem.
Feb. 5, 1988
California
The Fickett Street Gang was gathering in East Los Angeles for its nighttime activities, mainly loitering at its favorite places, and alongside the regular members were Benjamin Aguila, 14; Cesar Murillo, 12, and Luis Romero, 11.
Dec. 30, 1985
Gang-motivated crimes--those directly growing out of gang activity--increased 31.8% citywide in the first six months of this year, compared with the same period a year ago, but gang-motivated homicide showed only a modest 4.6% jump, Los Angeles police said Wednesday.
July 13, 1989
The continuing migration of Los Angeles-based gangs across the nation is a matter of growing alarm to law enforcement authorities at all levels, an FBI official told a Senate committee Wednesday.
April 24, 1997
Beginning today, the telephone will become the latest weapon against the war on gangs.
Oct. 1, 1993
Los Angeles police are expressing renewed concern that the gang problem on the Westside is growing out of control, particularly in Hollywood.
Sept. 13, 1990
Vandalism: Detectives say stepped-up removal would erase valuable clues to gang warfare. City saw 24% tagging increase in a year.
March 28, 2001
Music
Young Thug was charged in a 56-count indictment that identified him and 27 other people, including rapper Gunna, as members of a criminal street gang.
May 9, 2022
To stem the rising tide of gang-related murder and other crimes in Los Angeles County, there must be increased targeting of drug traffickers and abusers, construction of sorely needed new jails and continued emphasis on youth education programs, law enforcement officials said Friday.
Jan. 13, 1990
Sept. 14, 1990