Westside 102 Tongan Crip Gang Inglewood In 2025, the landscape of gang violence in the United States is characterized by a significant, broad decline in violent crime, though specific “hot spots” and evolving recruitment methods remain a focus for law enforcement and community leaders. While high-profile cities often dominate the news, recent data suggests that the “post-pandemic surge” in violence has largely receded. 1. Current Trends and Statistics (2024–2025) The most recent data from the FB

Explore the turbulent history of Lennox 13, a Mexican-American street gang that has deeply marked Los Angeles since the 1960s. Emerging from the Lennox area of LA County, the gang gained notoriety through violent confrontations with rivals like Teardrops 13 and the Tongan Crip Gang. Notable incidents include the 1983 Venice shooting by Heriberto De La Paz and the tragic murder of 15-year-old Renee Johnson in 1989 by Benny "Ben Dog" Belfield and Pedro "Wack" Diego. The 1998 daylight ambush that e