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Drug clan in New Orleans, US, 2006 to 2013
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Criminal organization
FnD Gang
Founded2006
Founding locationSeventh Ward of New Orleans
Years active2006–2013
TerritoryFrenchmem Street and Derbingy Street
EthnicityPrimarily African American
Criminal activitiesDrug trafficking murder,
RivalsPCB, Deslonde Boys

FnD gang was a small violent drug organization in the Seventh Ward of New Orleans. The Frenchmen and Derbigny gang, or "FnD," operated from 2006 through 2013. The gang was most notable for the 2013 Mothers Day mass shooting that left 20 people wounded. The shooting made national headlines which led to a massive indictment on the gang in 2014.

Overview

According to court documents, the FnD gang was an enterprise engaged in racketeering under federal law. Members of this gang, conspired to commit numerous overt acts in furtherance of the gang's activities. Gang members sold illegal drugs, such as heroin and crack cocaine, and they committed acts of violence, including shootings. FnD members often sold drugs in the Frenchmen Meat Market, a convenience store located at the corner of Frenchmen and North Derbigny Streets. FnD members used intimidation, violence, and threats of violence to maintain the gang's control over turf that extended from Elysian Fields Avenue, North Johnson Street, the I-10 Interstate Highway, St. Anthony Street, and North Claiborne Avenue. In 2012, FnD began feuding with two rival gangs known as the Desolnde Boys and PCB (Prieur and Columbus Boys). The feud resulted in multiple killings and shootings stemming from drugs according to Multi-Agency Gang Unit.

2013 mass shooting & indictment

On May 12, 2013, at a second-line Mothers Day celebration, brothers Shawn and Akein Scott opened fire in a crowd striking 20 people. The shooting happened at the intersection of Frenchmen and North Villere streets. The area surrounding the intersection is where the FnD gang is known to sell drugs, according to sources familiar with the group. NOPD confirmed the hit was on FnD's rivals which they spotted in the crowd. Among the 20 shot was Leonard Epps, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his upper torso. Epps was confirmed as a member of the rival Deslonde Boys, in which authorities believed he was one of the intended targets. 19 others suffered minor and life-threatening injuries. The two brothers were arrested and charged with 20-counts of attempted second-degree degree murder. In 2014 9 members were indictment on federal gun and drug charges including the Scott brothers. In 2015, Travis and Akein Scott pled guilty and were sentenced to life plus 10 years. While Shawn and Stanley Scott were each sentenced to 40 years, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

References

  1. "Brothers Charged in New Orleans Mother's Day Shooting". BET.
  2. "2 brothers held in New Orleans parade shooting". Los Angeles Times. May 16, 2013.
  3. "Mother's Day shooting suspects have ties to 7th Ward gang, police say". NOLA.com. 17 May 2013.
  4. "9 indicted on federal charges in gang-related shooting on Mother's Day in New Orleans". gulflive. March 11, 2014.
  5. "FnD Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering and Narcotics Charges". www.justice.gov. October 13, 2015.
  6. "FnD Gang Members Sentenced for Racketeering, Narcotics, and Violent Crimes, including the Mother's Day Shooting". www.justice.gov. March 29, 2016.
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