Bloods
The Bloods are a primarily African-American street gang founded in Los Angeles, California. The gang is widely known for its rivalry with the Crips. It is identified by the red color worn by its members and by particular gang symbols, including distinctive hand signs.
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| Founded | 1972 |
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| Founding location | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Territory | 33 U.S. states, 1 U.S. territory (Guam) and Canada |
| Ethnicity | Predominantly African American |
| Membership (est.) | 7,000–30,000 |
| Activities | Drug trafficking, assault, auto theft, burglary, carjacking, drive-by shootings, extortion, homicide, identity fraud, and robbery |
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The Bloods comprise various subgroups known as "sets", among which significant differences exist, such as colors, clothing, operations, and political ideas that may be in open conflict with each other. The Bloods have expanded throughout the United States.
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