Gang Violence by Kenny R.

Throughout history, Gang violence has made a major impact on the world. But is gang violence necessary? Many people died due to gang violence and racism within the gang. The number of gangs multiplied from when they first originated. There are more than 27,900 gangs around the world with more than 774,000 members. Some gang members don’t have a choice weather to be in a gang or not to be in a gang. Gang violence has a big percent on today’s crimes, assault , burglary, drive by shooting, extortion, homicide, identification fraud, money laundering, prostitution operations, robbery, sale of stolen property, and weapons trafficking. Gang violence plays a big part in school with bullying. 23% of students aged 12-18 reported that street gangs have been presented at their school during the previous 6 months. 46% in public schools with reported gang violence, 21% in suburban schools. There is more gang violence In public school then suburban schools. Many innocent people died during the actions of gang violence. When people join gangs its mainly for a reason, one of the reason is just to be cool! Kids now a days feel its cool to be in a gang & that it’s a trend. Do I think Gang Violence is necessary? No I think its not because its hurting the way how kids are being brought up and it is destroying our society!