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Gang suspect in custody in Queens bus shooting of girl, 14

Police have a suspect in custody in the shooting of a 14-year-old girl on a city bus in Queens. The shooter is believed to be a Snow Gang member.

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Tagged crime, gangs, gun control, local, NYC, NYPD, Queens, shootings | Reply
Philip Rhys (l) and Javier Gutierrez.
Credit: Aaron Lucy

Shakespeare in Los Angeles’ most dangerous neighborhood

William Shakespeare isn’t just for the elite. Just as teenagers in one of Los Angeles’ most dangerous neighborhoods know. They face huge obstacles just to attend rehearsals – but show up anyway. The result: impressive performances – and changed lives. Metro visits them.

Posted in National
Tagged A Midsummer Night's Dream, Dead Poets Society, gangs, inner city, Los Angeles, Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare, teenagers, theater, William Shakespeare | Reply
This map shows the territories the gangs were fighting over, included the locations of murders and shootings. (Courtesy of the Manhattan District Attorney.)

Massive crackdown on East Harlem gangs

63 members of three East Harlem gangs were indicted today.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged crime, cyrus vance, East Harlem, gangs, manhattan, manhattan district attorney, NYPD | Reply
Councilman Peter Vallone (Credit: William Alatriste)

Councilman proposes bill to ban ice picks

A Councilman proposed a bill to ban ice picks for people under 21.

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'Latin King' gang member.
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Gangland.com: Street crime enters the digital era

Criminal gangs are increasingly reliant on the internet to coordinate assaults, robbery and recruitment, according to research from US criminologists.

Posted in National, Tech
Tagged digital, gangland.com, gangs, street crime, tech, website | Reply
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(UPDATED) Police involved in shooting in Staten Island

After approaching an individual reportedly in possession of a firearm, cops shot a Staten Island man. At least one officer was hurt by the suspect.

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Tagged crime, gang squad, gangs, NYPD, shooting | Reply
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