List of gangs in the United States

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The Five Points, Manhattan is a location that was associated with gang activities from the early 1800s.[1]
In the late 1920s, Al Capone was the leader of the Chicago Outfit[2]
The Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle club was founded in 1948 and is considered a criminal gang by American law enforcement agencies, particularly for their involvement in drug-related activities and violent crimes.[3]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation website in 2014 stated that there were some 33,000 gangs in the United States which they classified as street gangs, motorcycle gangs or prison gangs.[4] Notable criminal gangs include:

List

See also

General:

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