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The '''East Side (E/S) Bounty Hunter Bloods (ESBHB)''', widely known as the '''Bounty Hunter Bloods''', is a [[Bloods]] subset based out of [[Watts, Los Angeles, California]] and formed in 1969. Originally known as the Green Jackets, it is believed that Gary Barker was very influential during the Bounty Hunters' beginnings. Bobby Jack was also one of the founding members. The Bell Haven Bounty Hunters formed around 1978 to the west of Central Avenue.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.laweekly.com/news/la-gangs-nine-miles-and-spreading-2151120 |title=L.A. Gangs: Nine Miles and Spreading |last1=Landesman |first1=Peter |last2= |first2= |date=12 December 2007 |website=LA Weekly |publisher= |access-date=6 September 2016 |quote=}}</ref> |
The '''East Side (E/S) Bounty Hunter Bloods (ESBHB)''', widely known as the '''Bounty Hunter Bloods''', is a [[Bloods]] subset based out of [[Watts, Los Angeles, California]] and formed in 1969. Originally known as the Green Jackets, it is believed that Gary Barker was very influential during the Bounty Hunters' beginnings. Bobby Jack was also one of the founding members. The Bell Haven Bounty Hunters formed around 1978 to the west of Central Avenue.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.laweekly.com/news/la-gangs-nine-miles-and-spreading-2151120 |title=L.A. Gangs: Nine Miles and Spreading |last1=Landesman |first1=Peter |last2= |first2= |date=12 December 2007 |website=LA Weekly |publisher= |access-date=6 September 2016 |quote=}}</ref> |
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Around 1981, Renee McGowen began the lot Bounty Hunters. Over time have formed the following subsets; Lot Boys, Block Boys, Bell Haven. Their main area, which is in the Nickerson Gardens housing project is 108th Street (north) to Imperial (south) between Wilmington (east) on Avalon blvd (west).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.streetgangs.com/bloods/losangeles/bountyhunters |title=Bounty Hunters Bloods |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date= |website=Streetgangs |publisher= |access-date=6 September 2016 |quote=}}</ref> |
Around 1981, Renee McGowen began the lot Bounty Hunters and Lavelle Plunkett began O line 112th street. Over time have formed the following subsets; Lot Boys, Block Boys, Bell Haven. Their main area, which is in the Nickerson Gardens housing project is 108th Street (north) to Imperial (south) between Wilmington (east) on Avalon blvd (west).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.streetgangs.com/bloods/losangeles/bountyhunters |title=Bounty Hunters Bloods |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date= |website=Streetgangs |publisher= |access-date=6 September 2016 |quote=}}</ref> |
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Covering an area of 6.54 square kilometers of territory, the Bounty Hunter Bloods are one of the larger Black gangs in Watts. The other territory Bounty Hunter Bloods cover is in Winder, Georgia, Hardergree. Most Bounty Hunters in Winder go to Apalachee High and Winder Barrow. |
Covering an area of 6.54 square kilometers of territory, the Bounty Hunter Bloods are one of the larger Black gangs in Watts. The other territory Bounty Hunter Bloods cover is in Winder, Georgia, Hardergree. Most Bounty Hunters in Winder go to Apalachee High and Winder Barrow. |
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| Founded | 1969 |
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| Founding location | Watts, Los Angeles, California |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Territory | Nickerson Gardens, Winder Georgia |
| Membership (est.) | 9360+ |
| Criminal activities | Murder, Assault, Drug trafficking, Arms trafficking, Smuggling, Robbery |
| Allies | PJ Watts Crips, Hacienda Village Bloods |
| Rivals | Grape Street Watts Crips (gang), Carver Park Compton Crips, Westside/Eastside Piru[1] |
The East Side (E/S) Bounty Hunter Bloods (ESBHB), widely known as the Bounty Hunter Bloods, is a Bloods subset based out of Watts, Los Angeles, California and formed in 1969. Originally known as the Green Jackets, it is believed that Gary Barker was very influential during the Bounty Hunters' beginnings. Bobby Jack was also one of the founding members. The Bell Haven Bounty Hunters formed around 1978 to the west of Central Avenue.[2]
Around 1981, Renee McGowen began the lot Bounty Hunters and Lavelle Plunkett began O line 112th street. Over time have formed the following subsets; Lot Boys, Block Boys, Bell Haven. Their main area, which is in the Nickerson Gardens housing project is 108th Street (north) to Imperial (south) between Wilmington (east) on Avalon blvd (west).[3]
Covering an area of 6.54 square kilometers of territory, the Bounty Hunter Bloods are one of the larger Black gangs in Watts. The other territory Bounty Hunter Bloods cover is in Winder, Georgia, Hardergree. Most Bounty Hunters in Winder go to Apalachee High and Winder Barrow.
References
- ^ "Bounty Hunter Bloods (Watts)". United Gangs. 6 April 2010. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ Landesman, Peter (12 December 2007). "L.A. Gangs: Nine Miles and Spreading". LA Weekly. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ "Bounty Hunters Bloods". Streetgangs. Retrieved 6 September 2016.