Guide our thoughts with your righteousness. [76], Carlos Gil, "Warlord" or enforcer, of a Latin Kings chapter in Sunset Park, Brooklyn was convicted on May 11, 2007 for the murder of Jorge Rodriguez, a member of a Flatbush, Brooklyn-based Latin Kings chapter who was shot and killed on October 14, 2001 for associating with another gang in violation of the Latin Kings' rules. Information within these profiles may vary from region-to-region and should not be used to 100% document gang membership, activity and/or gang crimes. Those who severely break the rules end up on "beat-down on sight" and "terminate on sight" lists meaning the hit list. After the arrest, members of the group claimed it was actually the gang's leader who threatened them to engage in such activity. Did Carlos really escape one day before his parole? [citation needed] The Latin Queens constituted the female Queen Anubis and Queen Maat of the ALKQN. The oath goes on to say that members stand behind one another for better or worse. Latin Kings use gold and . From 1986 to 1994, the ALKQN solidified its status as a gang through crimes such as murder, racketeering, and other offenses covered under the RICO Act. The largest Latino gang in Chicago, and perhaps in the United States, are the Latin King and Queen Nation. According to a report by the Madrid government commission, there are approximately one-hundred active members and six-hundred associates in the city. The NYPD further notes that "members should never become involved in a physical relationship with another member's spouse." 69.3 percent had other family members who are in a gang. Latin Kings associating with New York State Bloodline chapter also identify themselves as the "Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation" (ALKQN). In Spain, the etas are the main rivals of the Latin Kings. From the "thinker" to "advisor" to protective positions, each "crown" represents a leadership position in the group's organizational structure that members look to for rules and regulations, a per the Sun Sentinel. : Primarily Correctional Facilities and large metropolitan areas throughout Florida, Connecticut, Chicago, New York, New Jersey, Mexico, New Mexico, California, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. According to the New York Police Department(NYPD), their graffiti helps mark their territory. The sentences they are likely to. As per San Antonio Express-News, prescribed punishment for violating rules include the "2 for 45" rule, where other group members beat a person for 45 seconds. At the local level, groups of Latin Kings are organized into "tribes." The indictment alleges that in the spring of . The typical report we would get from LK members was this: "When Luis Rosa was imprisoned at Stateville the SGD's (Satans Gangster Disciples) tried to pull him their way because he is a bomb expert, but we got him to ride under our flag instead, he taught us how to make some wicked shit down there, Rosa taught us how to make some shit with batteries and remote control with a cell phone, taught us stuff about wiring bombs, taught us how to make homemade napalm, it was toxic substance, like a gluey toxic substance, some killer shit to make Molotov cocktails out of". [25][26], The Latin Kings were founded in the Humboldt Park area of Chicago in 1954 by Ramon Santos as the Imperials, a Puerto Rican progress movement with the goal of overcoming racial discrimination. The KMC faction is active in 41 U.S. states, and the Bloodline faction is active in 5 U.S. states. In Catalonia, the 200 persons including Queen Tragedy and King Zeus and the rest of the Latin Kings and Queens tribe was designated as the Cultural Association of Latin Kings and Queens of Catalonia. And while the Latin King's "initiation packet" espouses qualifications like morals, character, and cultural heritage as qualifications for prospective members (via the NYPD), entrance into the gang is often based on less altruistic notions. In our historical approach to developing gang profile information we routinely collect old photographs of the gang, and gangs like the LKs are very predictable in this regard: they love to pose for pictures that members keep in their gang photo albums. Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation Begin Fellow Kings and Queens It is with my crown raised high that I welcome you to www.ALKQN.org, a site owned and operated by members of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation who are committed to the truth of the crown. These were two gang members who were heavy PCP users. Fernandez was eventually permitted, though under house arrest, to attend monthly universal meetings. By then one, Sal Giancana, had already died. Other important trends found among members of the LK gang are as follows: Most confirmed that their gang has written rules and that their gang has adult leaders who have been in the gang for a very long time, and that their gang holds regular meetings, that their gang has a treasury, and that their gang has existed for about 20 years. [31] The pending charges against Fernandez were dropped in early 1998. [97], Eric Javier Vara Velastegui received a forty-year prison sentence for rape, violent assault and kidnapping in June 2006. [91], Four people were injured after Latin Kings members attacked a former member at a subway station in Toronto on 22 June 2007. Starks was spared the death penalty (see: Jerry Shnay, "Inmate is spared death penalty: Prisoner convicted in guard's death awaits sentencing",Chicago Tribune, March 15, 1994). [80], An eighteen-month investigation in York County, known as Operation Sunrise, resulted in the arrests of more than eighty people, including members of the Bloods, Crips and Latin Kings, and the seizure of heroin and cocaine with a street value of more than $300,000, 43 vehicles, seven guns, and more than $34,000 cash in February 2013. : Black and Gold. The heads of the entire criminal organization are known as "coronas". Total assets. The last of the gang members was sentenced on November 27, 2018. on June 19, 2008, Though primarily thought of as a gang, the LK has quasi-political and quasi-religious aspects. Luis Rosa is listed in theLibertad, an extreme leftist publication of the National Committee to Free Puerto Rican Political Prisoners of War (2048 W. Division, Chicago, IL 60622, email address:ncprpowpp@aol.com), as serving a 105 year sentence at Joliet presently (IDOC #N02743, DOB 8/6/60). This type of serious activity must be "approved" of by the top gang leaders. wisdom, strength, knowledge and understanding; three hundred-sixty degrees of strong King wisdom. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Special Commissioner of Investigation for Schools soon charged the ALKQN with infiltrating the school system; a school security guard with five years of service was dismissed on charges of unprofessional conduct for his association with the Latin Kings[citation needed]. As per Gang Enforcement, even the hierarchy of the group is explained through symbolic positions, including the five-point crown. We have collected dozens of these photo albums over the years, and literally thousands of such photos, usually paying a small fee to the LK member to acquire these artifacts. Then we got lucky. As the two whackos placed the body parts into plastic bags, a "diversion" fight was staged. We discounted it at the time, but information developed over the years and culminated in hard evidence. Three inmates were indicted for the murder of Officer Kush: William Cabrera, David Starks, and Salvatore Giancana. [27], The Chicago faction of the Latin Kings is recognized as one of the largest Hispanic street gangs in the United States after the Sureos and Norteos, as well as MS-13 and the 18th Street gang, and one of the largest street gangs based in Chicago. [65], The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) began investigating the Latin Kings' Maryland-based Royal Lion Tribe following the firebombing of a house in Rockville on January 8, 2008. Between June 1993 and February 1994, seven Latin Kings were murdered. The two whackos asked him for a favor, for which they would reward him with some drugs and cash money. 57.3 percent have been a shooter in a drive-by shooting. Clearly, all evidence points to one thing: the officers were doing their job, and that meant they were a threat to the inside drug business of the Latin Kings. [54], On August 20, 2006, thirty-nine leading Latin Kings members every known leader of the gang in Florida were arrested after law enforcement officers raided a high-level meeting at a rented club in Tampa. Latin Kings, chicano, gang Collection folkscanomy_politics; folkscanomy; additional_collections Contributor dudeman5685 Language English Though primarily thought of as a gang, the LK has quasi-political and quasi-religious aspects. [39] This form includes a variety of information about the allegation, including the violation, the statement of the accused, and members present or other witnesses. In addition to narcotics offenses, the trio were also charged with conspiring to shoot a rival. Whether you're a local, new in town, or just passing through, you'll be sure to find something on Eventbrite that piques your interest. [22][23][24] The gang was founded by Puerto Ricans in Chicago, Illinois in 1954. These can be found in a document known as the King Manifesto. [28] Their greatest membership is within the United States; in the city of Chicago alone, the gang has more than 25,000 members. Lord Gino) is considered the "SUN" of the Almighty Latin King Nation in Chicago and has been for a long time.Latin King headquarters is located on Beach and Spaulding in Northwest Chicago. 91.0 percent indicated "I believe in God", and 28.2 percent expected to go to hell in the afterlife. Includes some other documents. No member is beyond reproach, and if they don't pass the test, they could potentially be givena T.O.S. The Latin King gang is one of the most violent gangs in the United States today, with leaders unafraid to order "hits" on correctional officers and followers unashamed to obey their orders. ", According to Department of Justice District of Massachusetts, the gang relies heavily on drug distribution. [74] On June 29, 2018, Japhet Lopez was sentenced to fifteen years' imprisonment, Kiele Lopez was sentenced to seven years', and Rodriguez was sentenced to eight years'. [42][43] According to the Manifesto, there are three stages or cycles of Nation life that constitute Kingism:[44], According to the Manifesto, "The New King no longer views the rival warrior as the cause of his ills; instead, he fights against the Anti-King System (social injustices and inequality)". Members are instructed onthe precise amount of exercise they should be doing while locked up "running two miles in 20 minutes, performing 500 push-ups and doing 50 sit-ups in two minutes." I was not in agreement with him, you can deal with him on the outside is what I tried to argue, I suggested sending Kush pictures of his wife and children. [50], An investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Northern Connecticut Violent Crimes Gang Task Force and Hartford Police Department Vice and Narcotics Division into narcotics trafficking and associated violence in Hartford's South End by the Latin Kings resulted in two gang members being convicted for drug trafficking. His respect his shield and his sword is to all those who try to break him. Other funds are raised from membership dues and extortion both from the community and inside correctional facilities. [79], A dozen Latin Kings members were among thirty-four people indicted on drug charges following a year-long investigation called Operation Royal Flush by the FBI, Cleveland Division of Police (CDP) and Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office. On the six points I do swear Forever for life I do bare The pledge of honor to you from me The beloved King of all the Gs Your blood was spilled and tears were shed I remember this and what you said A G is a G and always a G I give you honor forever to you the King of me 4.10 G forever for always 57 ALKQN members have been indicted. [84], In January 2016, Latin Kings member Juan "Chino" Rodriguez was sentenced to serve four-to-fifteen years in prison after being convicted of carrying out a drive-by shooting that injured a man in St. Johnsbury on July 15, 2014. So the cops got the M-60 back, but not any of the hand grenades or the M16's. They are also forbidden to have "friendly conversations with correctional staff" and are told to essentially keep to themselves and observe quiet time. First they cut off Carlos' head. The gang's illegal activities were uncovered during a multi-year investigation conducted under the umbrella of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). 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