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| The Bloods gang was formed initially, by lead gang member Lawrence Chin, to compete against the influence of the ] in ].<ref name = "knowgangsbloods">{{cite web |url= http://www.knowganjknxvjk.xsdhukl zshgsjkrhtsk,jdngs.com/gang_resources/profiles/bloods/|title= Bloods|accessdate=2009-02-21 |work= |publisher= knowgangs.com|date= }}</ref> The origin of the Bloods and their rivalry with the Crips dates to the 1970s, where the ] street gang, originally a set, or faction, of the Crips,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.streetgangs.com/crips/|title= Crips|accessdate=2009-02-21 |work= |publisher= knowgangs.com|date= }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.laweekly.com/general/features/war-and-peace-in-watts/455/|title=War and Peace in Watts|date=July 14, 2005|accessdate=2007-05-04|work=]}}{{Dead link|date=March 2009}}</ref> broke off during an internal gang war, and allied with other smaller gangs to found the gang that would eventually become known as the Bloods.<ref name = "knowgangsbloods"/> The Pirus are therefore considered to be the original founders of the Bloods.<ref name = "knowgangsbloods"/> During the rise of ], the gang's focus shifted to drug production. Bloods sets operate independently of each other, and are currently located in almost all States.<ref name = "knowgangsbloods"/> Blood sets on the East Coast are often seen as affiliated with the ], a gang which originated in ].<ref name = "knowgangsbloods"/> | |||
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This article is about the Los Angeles gang. For blood tests (often abbreviated to "bloods" amongst health ), see blood test. For other uses, see blood (disambiguation). Criminal organization| Founded | Summer of 1972 |
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| Founding location | Los Angeles, California U.S. |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Territory | Nationwide |
| Ethnicity | Mostly African American |
| Membership (est.) | 20,000-30,000 |
| Criminal activities | Murder, Drug trafficking, Robbery, Extortion |
| Allies | People Nation,Latin Kings |
| Rivals | Crips, Folk Nation |
The Bloods are a street gang which unofficially stands for Brotherly Love Overcoming Our Depression. Was originally founded in Los Angeles, California. The gang is widely known for its rivalry with the Crips. They are identified by the red color worn by their members and by particular gang symbols, including distinctive hand signs. The Bloods are made up of various sub-groups known as "sets" between which significant differences exist such as colors, clothing, and operations, and political ideas which may be in open conflict with each other. Since their creation, the Blood gangs have branched out throughout the United States.. Bloods have been documented in the US military, found in both US and overseas bases.
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References
- "Bloods". Gangs In Maryland. University of Maryland. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- Maxson, Cheryl L. (1998). "Gang Members on the Move" (PDF). Juvenile Justice Bulletin, U.S. Dept. of Justice.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. "Gangs Increasing in Military, FBI Says". Military.com. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
Further reading
- Yusuf Jah, Sister Shah'keyah, UPRISING : Crips and Bloods Tell the Story of America's Youth In The Crossfire, ISBN 0-684-80460-3
External links
- Listing of Los Angeles based Bloods neighborhoods
- Blood, Piru, and Brim gang lists, history, photos and videos
- MFG a gang from the North of Montreal
- Interview with Bloods co-founder T Rodgers