gang warfare
Rival crew violence
Gang warfare is violent conflict between rival gangs, typically over territory, drug trade, or perceived disrespect.
The fighting involves shootings, beatings, and retaliatory attacks that can escalate for years: The neighborhood was caught in the crossfire of gang warfare.
The term sometimes extends to any prolonged, vicious competition between groups.
- turf warsStruggles for domain control
- ambushesHidden surprise attacks
- drive-by shootingGunfire from moving vehicle
- retaliationPunitive response to injury
- CripsLA criminal organization
intimidation · witness protection · no snitching · extortion · drug trafficking · vendetta · urban poverty · inner city · shootings · street gangs · organized crime · money laundering · racketeering · smuggling · knife fights · neighborhood identity · illegal gambling · black markets
gang warfarepeace
Freedom from disturbance
community harmony · public safety · peaceful coexistence · social cohesion · social harmony
gang warfarelaw and order
Governance through enforced rules
rule of law · civil society · civic order · legitimate authority · police protection