Six Shot in Drive-By at Texas Southern University Rap Event

University spokeswoman Eva Pickens said university officials were told that the shootings, which occurred at about 8:30 p.m. at Cleburne and Tierwester, near the East Garage, were gang-related.

Reputed Gang Member, Wanted for Attack on L.A. Deputies, Arrested in Mexico

An alleged Whittier gang member wanted in an attack on two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies nearly nine years ago has been arrested in Mexico, authorities announced Monday.

Five New Jersey Officers Wounded, Two Suspects Killed in Daylight Gunbattle

Staked out in an unmarked cruiser on Reed Street in Jersey City, police Lt. Michael Kelly and Detective Marc Lavelle waited patiently for two people last seen in a red Ford Focus, the suspected getaway car in a near-fatal shooting last month.

Charlotte Federal Anti-Gang Office Established

A permanent federal anti-gang office will open in Charlotte by the end of the summer, U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick announced Wednesday.

L.A. to Sever Ties with Prominent Gang-Intervention Agency

Los Angeles City Hall officials are preparing to sever ties with one of the more high-profile gang intervention organizations in South L.A., a decision the agency head decried as "an injustice" -- even dangerous because of the agency's success in reducing violence between rival gangs. The city's Gang Reduction & Youth Development office plans to end its contract with Unity T.W.O. Inc. at the end of the month.

Fugitive Mexican Politician is Tied to Gang Targeting Police

Last week, Julio Cesar Godoy was a congressman-elect. This week, he is a fugitive.

Oakland Police Shoot, Kill Gunman in Street Battle

The incident began when the two officers tried to detain the man for an unspecified reason on the 1400 block of 16th Avenue, said Officer Jeff Thomason, department spokesman.

4 Teens Claim "Excessive Force" Against Philly PD

Philadelphia police said that five officers were injured and 19 revelers were arrested Saturday after thousands of young people swarmed South Street. Cops had bulked up patrols on the street after "flash mobs" appeared on at least two weekends earlier this year.

Gift of Gab

When you're a police officer, you don't need to have the best gift of gab. Just avoid making the stupidest comment on the street.

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