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== Origins ==
== Origins ==


The origin of the Bloods and their rivalry with the Crips dates to the 1970s, where the [[Pirus]] street gang, originally a [[set (disambiguation)|set]], or faction, of the Crips,<ref>http://www.streetgangs.com/crips/</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=[[LA Weekly]]}}</ref>) broke off during an internal gang war, and founded the gang that would eventually become known as the Bloods. The Pirus are therefore considered to be the original founders of the Bloods.<ref>http://www.knowgangs.com/gang_resources/profiles/bloods/</ref> The Bloods gang was formed initially to fight the [[Crips]] in [[Los Angeles]], who were robbing and beating innocent people. However, during the rise of [[crack cocaine]], the gang's focus shifted to drug productions and retaliation against [[Crips]] attacks led to increasing violence and innocent casualties.
The origin of the Bloods and their rivalry with the Crips dates to the 1970s, where the [[Pirus]] street gang, originally a [[set (disambiguation)|set]], or faction, of the Crips,<ref>http://www.streetgangs.com/crips/</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=[[LA Weekly]]}}</ref> broke off during an internal gang war, and founded the gang that would eventually become known as the Bloods. The Pirus are therefore considered to be the original founders of the Bloods.<ref>http://www.knowgangs.com/gang_resources/profiles/bloods/</ref> The Bloods gang was formed initially to fight the [[Crips]] in [[Los Angeles]], who were robbing and beating innocent people. However, during the rise of [[crack cocaine]], the gang's focus shifted to drug productions and retaliation against [[Crips]] attacks led to increasing violence and innocent casualties.


== References ==
== References ==
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== Further reading ==
== Further reading ==

Revision as of 09:58, 5 February 2009

This article is about the Los Angeles gang. For blood tests (often abbreviated to "bloods" amongst health professionals), see blood test.
For other uses, see blood (disambiguation).
Bloods
FoundedSummer of 1972
Founding locationLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Years active1972–present
TerritoryNationwide
EthnicityMostly African American[1]
Membership (est.)15,000 (est)
Criminal activitiesMurder, Drug trafficking, Robbery, Extortion
AlliesPeople Nation [2]
RivalsCrips, Folk Nation

The Bloods are a street gang originally founded in Los Angeles. The gang is widely known for its rivalry with the Crips. They are identified by the red color worn by their members and their gang symbol which is a sign for pirus or Bloods. The Bloods are made up of various sub-groups known as "sets" between which significant differences exist such as colors, clothing, and operations. Since their formation, the Blood gangs have branched out throughout the United States, with over 15,000 members nationwide.[3][4] Bloods have been documented in the US military, found in both US and overseas bases. [5]

Origins

The origin of the Bloods and their rivalry with the Crips dates to the 1970s, where the Pirus street gang, originally a set, or faction, of the Crips,[6][7] broke off during an internal gang war, and founded the gang that would eventually become known as the Bloods. The Pirus are therefore considered to be the original founders of the Bloods.[8] The Bloods gang was formed initially to fight the Crips in Los Angeles, who were robbing and beating innocent people. However, during the rise of crack cocaine, the gang's focus shifted to drug productions and retaliation against Crips attacks led to increasing violence and innocent casualties.

References

  1. ^ http://www.nagia.org/Gang%20Articles/East%20Coast%20Gangs.htm
  2. ^ Gangs In Maryland
  3. ^ 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)
  4. ^ Prem (February 22, 2007). http://player.omroep.nl/?aflid=4083483 PremTime (TV-Series). Amsterdam: NPS. {{cite AV media}}: External link in |title= (help)
  5. ^ http://www.military.com/news/article/gangs-increasing-in-military-fbi-says.html
  6. ^ http://www.streetgangs.com/crips/
  7. ^ "War and Peace in Watts". LA Weekly. July 14, 2005. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  8. ^ http://www.knowgangs.com/gang_resources/profiles/bloods/

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
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