Matthew J. (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune) (Chicago Tribune). The Chicago Crime Commission proudly honors the following individuals: DEA Group Supervisor George S. Karountzos, Special Agents Jomarr Cintron, Craig Schwartz, Paul Park, Nicholas Albert, Fernando Gomez, Christopher Marshall; Task Force Officers Artyom Postupaka - Lisle PD, Brette Glomb Darien PD, Kristopher Kush - Park Forest PD, Donald Stone - Glenwood PD, Phil Hahn - Chicago Heights PD, Sergeant Alonzo Harris - Chicago PD, Lafayette Triplett - Chicago PD, Angel Amador - Chicago PD, Edward Daniels - Chicago PD, Defonda Louie Chicago PD; Customs and Border Protection Officer Jose Venegas; National Guard IRS Olivia X. Rivera; National Guard IRS Natalie Uchmanowicz; and DEA IRA Kristeena V. Jackson. Things became so dire by the weekend of Aug. 24, the often tough-spoken Emanuel was begging city residents for help. They might go to a party over here. An unidentified man was killed on S. Michigan Ave in September. Former gang members don't always agree with police conclusions. "Ain't no more loyalty and love in da game. Diesel tracked the suspect's scent found on the bicycle and went through yards and over fences before locating the suspect in a crawl space in the back of a house. Through their time together on the streets of Lake County, they have proven to be forces to be reckoned with. Because they're racing from one 911 call to the next, and with manpower as it is right now, it's very difficult to deter crime. Davis, who also had an extensive arrest record that included felony weapon and drug convictions, had been arrested a few days earlier on a misdemeanor gang loitering charge while outside Bishop Golden. "Back in March, we hit the high point as far as shootings are concerned, and that was a direct result of the splintering of the gangs into smaller factions, which, in essence, doubled the number of gangs in the city," McCarthy said in May. But now authorities say the gang is eating itself from within, riven by feuding factions with names like the Killa Ward and The Hit Squad that engage in bloody conflicts over turf they once shared. For the full scope of all Chicago's shooting, check out the Sun-Times great interactive map >, Head over to WBEZ 91.5 to use the interactive map. While no scientific evidence exists that increased use of social media leads to more violence, the level of vitriol is undeniable, many agreed. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Killa Ward falls in Beat 611, which has had 13 shootings and four homicides, the statistics show. 4 Block Bloods (Centerville Hwy, Snellville, Stone Mountain) 680 Slimes (Parkside Way, Park West Apartments, Kings Gate Cir, Dorian Dr, Snellville) 47th dons all ova Georgia. Through Sept. 25, there was a 27 percent increase in homicides over the same period a year ago, while shootings were up 10 percent. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, execution of a 9-year-old boy four years ago. You did have somebody at the top calling the shots. "There are organizations of moderate size that can be attacked with the same effectiveness and easier than the larger (organizations). He was sentenced to 125 years. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Davis, who also had an extensive arrest record that included felony weapon and drug convictions, had been arrested a few days earlier on a misdemeanor gang loitering charge while outside Bishop Golden. Much of the increase can be attributed to the first 31/2 months of the year, when homicides were up 66 percent from the same period a year earlier and shootings 36 percent. "It wasn't like this all the time," he said of the neighborhood. Not only doing it, but getting the message out," he said. But then they're representing this little clique over there," Peterson said. Prosecutors argued that Morgan and Doty targeted the 9-year-old because his father, Pierre Stokes, belongs to a rival gang the Killa Ward faction of the Gangster Disciples. Shawndell Harris, 22, also an alleged G-Ville member, was shot and killed at the Bishop Golden tobacco store at 79th and Bishop streets on March 29. That has led to a fresh spasm of violence as the lines marking gang turf are blurred and former members of the same umbrella gang became rivals. Over the course of the next several weeks, the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, with the assistance of the Metra PD and the Harvey PD, led an investigation into Officer Cook's murder. It's just a matter of doing it. LAW ENFORCEMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD (WEAPONS)Again, the Chicago Crime Commission would like to honor another incredible instance of effective inter-agency partnership within the law enforcement community. Among the exceptions, 11-year-old Robert "Yummy" Sandifer was found shot to death in a pedestrian tunnel under railroad tracks on the South Side more than two decades ago. Corey. "It was a time bomb, but in my wildest dreams, I never knew it was going to escalate to a kid.". The indictment claims members of the Insane Gangster Disciples "ran a drug empire from prison using contraband cell phones and other means." . After Hoover and other gang leaders were taken down in a federal drug-trafficking, extortion and criminal enterprise case in 1997 Hoover is now in the federal supermax prison in Florence, Colo. a steady splintering of the Gangster Disciples began that has increased in the last decade, experts said. as well as other partner offers and accept our, By Oct. 21, Chicago had recorded 435 murders, ahead of 339 in New York and 241 in Los Angeles. Two weeks later, Terror Dome allegedly struck again, according to police and prosecutors. There are estimates of as many as 30,000 Gangster Disciples in the city, according to the Chicago Crime Commission by comparison, the Black P Stones membership is about 20,000, the Latin Kings about 10,000 and the Black Disciples 4,000. Police investigate the shooting of Tracey Morgan, 25, and his 55-year-old mother in the 8200 block of South Lafayette Avenue in the West Chatham neighborhood Oct. 13, 2015. from 8 AM - 9 PM ET. 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Gangster Disciples Northside: L.o.c City - Howard to Juneway, Paulina to Sheridan Insane Cutthroat Gangsters aka Pooh Bear Gang - Morse to Pratt, Ashland to Glenwood Guttaville Gangsters aka DayDayWorld - Granville to Thorndale, Broadway to Kenmore L Dubb - Argyle to Lawrence, Broadway to Sheridan TFG - Leland to Montrose, Malden to . The seizure and arrests of the subjects involved in perpetrating criminal acts is also telling of the hardworking and determined law enforcement members who collaborate each day to make our streets safer. The Gangster Disciples (often abbreviated as the GD's, formerly GDN) are an African American street and prison gang, which was formed in 1969, by Larry Hoover and David Barksdale.The two rival gangsters united together to form the Black Gangster Disciple Nation (BGDN).Since 1989, after a decline in leadership caused friction between the two gangs, the BGDN has divided into different factions . Safer, the former prosecutor, thinks law enforcement can go after the smaller gang factions with the same effectiveness that federal authorities went after the major gangs when he was with the U.S. attorney's office in the 1990s. Gang violence has played a major role in the mounting toll, and police say their job is complicated by a new generation of gangbangers more willing to strike out on their own without respect for traditional hierarchies. The spike in slayings this year in Chicago has drawn national attention and proven a knotty problem for Mayor Rahm Emanuel. "When I found out he was targeted, I thought this is a new kind of killer, a new kind of shooter," said Joewaine "Joe" Washington, a former gang member and CeaseFire violence interrupter who was monitoring the ongoing violence in the area. Police are also using research from Papachristos to identify individuals at risk for gang violence. Hoover transformed the Gangster Disciples into a multistate drug distribution network by the mid-1990s, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration told the Tribune in 2004. Chicago's, in contrast, only house poor and nonworking families. Gunman Dwright Doty, 26, was sentenced Wednesday to 90 years in prison for executing fourth-grader Tyshawn Lee, who was lured into an alleyway with the promise of a juice box in November 2015. "They had armies of lawyers and accountants. I can get another garage, but the parents can't get another (baby).". Seven .40-caliber shells were found by the boys body, along with his basketball. McCarthy also has called for assistance from federal authorities who still conduct periodic takedowns of drug- and gun-trafficking operations with Chicago police. The Chicago Crime Commission is pleased to present this year'sPawsof Distinction Award to Deputy Somerville and his canine partner, Diesel. You try to put your hands on one of these young boys, or you try to do something that these young boys (think is disrespectful), you gone. "I don't know if he was in a gang or not. They might go to a party over here. Joseph Briggs, 16, was the youngest to die during the weekend of June 11, 2012. He shifted the gang away from traditional street market competition to impose a franchise system on drug sales. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. During Deputy Skrypek's career, he helped track down Lake County's 10 Most Wanted fugitives, located parents who owed several thousands of dollars in back child support and managed approximately 180 registered sex offenders. DIRT. They have no direction. "I think that it's actually unfair to call these young group subcultures of the Gangster Disciples, because they really are not," said the man, who said he was active in the gang in the early 1990s and asked that his name not be used. Though examples of their heroism are boundless, two necessitate sharing. The Black Disciples (often abbreviated as BDN, BDN III, BD's) is a large street gang based in Chicago, Illinois, which received significant news coverage after the murder of one of their own members, an 11-year-old named Robert Sandifer. The Chicago Crime Commission is honored to announce the recipients of the Law Enforcement Task Force Excellence Award for their collaboration with multiple agencies to ensure the perpetrators of the TCO operation are brought to justice. At the time of her death, she worked at McDonald's but had recently taken an exam in hopes of becoming a nurse. GDK stands for Gangster Disciple Killer anyone who's GDK hate GD's and are against them for example rappers Pop Smoke and Fivio Foreign are GDK since they beef with GD's in Brooklyn, New York. Violent crime was actually much worse in Chicago in the early 1990s, when about 900 people were killed each year, compared with homicide tallies in the 400s in recent years. Diesel commenced barking and growling once on site, and the suspect surrendered to North Chicago PD without incident or injury. When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. Police are also using research from Papachristos to identify individuals at risk for gang violence. Last Aug. 5, Adarius Hayes, 21, a reputed Killa Ward member, was found fatally shot inside a car at 75th Street and Damen Avenue about 6 a.m. Police investigate the shooting of Tracey Morgan, 25, and his 55-year-old mother in the 8200 block of South Lafayette Avenue in the West Chatham neighborhood Oct. 13, 2015. Morgan planned the slaying in revenge for an attack weeks earlier allegedly by Tyshawns dads gang, the Killa Ward faction of the Gangster Disciples, prosecutors had said. Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy has cited the growth of factions within traditional gangs as one reason for the higher homicide rate. But Grandberry, a former truck driver with a kind, gentle manner, knows a more troubling undercurrent is also present young men who won't listen, the threat of violence a constant fear. They don't follow the old codes. Nicholson then took Officer Cook's service weapon and fled the scene. "And what happens? In all, five men were charged with violent crimes ranging from armed robbery to the murder of Officer Cook. Gang rivalries fuel much of the gun violence in Chicago, including, some believe, the killings of Tyshawn Lee and Brianna Jenkins. Corey Morgan, 31, who earlier turned down a plea deal of 25 years for planning the hit, was given a 65-year prison term after also being convicted of first-degree murder in Leighton Criminal Court. Thanks for contacting us. No arrests have been made in the shooting, a crime police believe is also part of the conflict between G-Ville and Killa Ward. "These cliques of gangs now, they have no leadership. You try to put your hands on one of these young boys, or you try to do something that these young boys (think is disrespectful), you gone. A safe space was created at Clemente High School for young men to openly express themselves, receive support and develop the social and emotional skills necessary to succeed. No other gang was close, with the next highest being the 22 victims linked to the Black P Stones, the police statistics show. In what police believe was a gang-related incident, Briggs was shot on his front porch in Marquette Park, an area that saw an influx of shootings this summer, according to NBC News. Killa Ward falls in Beat 611, which has had 13 shootings and four homicides, the statistics show. Brianna Jenkins was shot and killed in Chicago on Oct. 18, 2015. Morgan is being held without bond on a first-degree murder charge, but his two alleged accomplices have yet to be charged in Tyshawn's slaying. [3] History This section needs additional citations for verification. Just take a look at some of the people killed on the streets of Chicago: 7-year-old Heaven Sutton was selling candy in her front yard in June when she got caught in the crossfire between rival gang members, according to The Daily Beast. '", Visit the Chicago Tribune at www.chicagotribune.com. Chicago gangs tend to have nicknames for their neighborhoods as well. The leadership established a strict code of conduct for members, reprimanding them for unacceptable behavior including violence. Rafi Peterson, who worked with CeaseFire for more than a decade in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, said he once could call a single gang leader to calm tension. Killa Ward falls in Beat 611, which has had 13 shootings and four homicides, the statistics show. Candles that were part of a memorial for Tyshawn sparked a fire at the garage. Prosecutors argued that Morgan and Doty targeted the 9-year-old because his father, Pierre Stokes, belongs to a rival gang the Killa Ward faction of the Gangster Disciples. And in 2002, the total number of homicides in Chicago dropped below the total in LA with 20 fewer murders that year than in 2001. The weekend forced Emanuel and the police department to confront the city's escalating gang problem. The recipients of the Stars of Distinction awards exemplify the commitment of all law enforcement in their efforts to fight crime in Chicago. . Means "killa of GD" GSK all day long, fuck a brick nigga. They spotted Tyshawn across the park nearby on a swing. Grandberry, who moved to the suburbs 20 years ago but whose daughter still lives at the house, gingerly stepped over the mess. But after years of decline, this year has seen a rise in violence. They have no direction. Police say a territorial dispute between factions of the Gangster Disciples is partly responsible for the increase in shootings. The violence got worse this summer as the gangs split up into rival factions and began fighting each other. The gang employs a structured hierarchy, with leadership positions such as national "Board Members" and state "Governors." Ward, a/k/a "Bones," 36, of . But he had a lot of friends," said the victim's mother, Velta Nailer, 54, as she choked back tears on the front porch of her Far South Side home. I would like to talk with you. "They're splintering off into smaller gang factions, and that's getting more difficult for us to track and predict what's going to happen next," McCarthy said earlier this year. It is also an opportunity for us to thank them and celebrate their outstanding achievements along with their family, friends, and colleagues," he added. Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson was the keynote speaker at the event. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our, Gang rivalries fuel much of the gun violence in Chicago, including, some believe, the killings of Tyshawn Lee and Brianna Jenkins. Based on the successful efforts of the task force, the Chicago Crime Commission is proud to announce the following recipients of the Law Enforcement Excellence Award: HIS Chicago Financial Investigations Group Special Agents Matt Daoud, Matt Gauder, Tino Gonzalez, Jan Markiewicz, Robert Melone, Stefanie Moton, Kenneth Popovits, Matthew Siffermann, Spencer Taub, David Vanderlaan, Criminal Research Specialist Maureen McDougall, Financial Analyst Louis Sastre; ICE Enforcement Removal Officer Frank Trevino, Task Force Officers Sami Alnemri Chicago PD, Garrick Amschl Olympia Fields PD, Juan Carrillo Streamwood PD, David Dileto New Lenox PD, Jose Gonzalez Addison PD, Tom LaPak Hoffman Estates PD, Joel Mantia Will County Sheriff's Office, Daniel Raysby DuPage County Sheriff's Office, Vicente Roman Lombard PD, Bilos Thomas Chicago PD; Kane County State's Attorney's Office First Assistant State's Attorney Jody Gleason, Assistant State's Attorney William Engerman; Kane County Sheriff's Office Bomb and Arson Unit Sergeant Kevin Tindall, Deputy Brad Zentmyer; Chicago Police Department Cage Team Police Officers Jacinta O'Driscoll, Robert Garcia, Enrico Dixon; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Group Supervisor Timothy Wilson, Special Agent Levi Tinder, Certified Explosives Specialist Tina Sherrow; Elgin Police Department's Special Investigations Unit Detective Sergeant Chris Jensen, Detectives Tom Wolek, Heather Robinson, Canine Officer Marshall Kite. Adding to the turmoil, these gang factions are more active on social media, using hashtags and instant messages to threaten and challenge each other, keeping the level of animosity constant and elevated. Nine-year-old Tyshawn Lee was shot and killed in the alley near the garage. The offenders then lured Tyshawn into an alley with the promise to take him to the store for treats. Had it not been for Diesel, the individual may not have lived. Search. While Papachristos cautioned against jumping too quickly to conclusions, some experts interviewed by the Tribune suspect the targeting of a boy so young can be blamed in part on the fracturing of gangs into less structured factions and gang members' increasing use of social media, often inflaming their conflicts with rivals. Shawndell Harris, 22, also an alleged G-Ville member, was shot and killed at the Bishop Golden tobacco store at 79th and Bishop streets on March 29. The Memorial Day weekend bloodbath that left a 7-year-old girl shot and a 33-year-old man shot in the South Shore neighborhood was a terrifying wake-up call for the city. He said things were far different when he was an active member of the Gangster Disciples in the 1990s. Osbey doesn't consider members of G-Ville and Killa Ward to be Gangster Disciples. Jenkins' mother, Mary, said she had moved from Chicago when her daughter was young, insisting on a safer suburban life for her. I couldn't tell you. We was having fun," Osbey said. "You can be as tough as you want to be (on social media)," said Steve Perkins, public safety manager of the Target Area Development Corporation, a community organization in Auburn Gresham. The task force included members of the Chicago Police Department, CCDOC, FBI, HIDTA, and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. Like Harris, police said Davis was with G-Ville. They're gunning each other wherever they catch each other." 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