Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rollin 60s Neighborhood Crips |
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"60's Crips" graffiti
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| Founded | 1976 |
| In | Los Angeles, California |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Ethnicity | Predominantly African-American |
| Membership | 1,600 |
| Criminal activities | Racketeering, murder, drug trafficking, arms trafficking, auto theft, armed robbery, burglary, extortion, fraud |
| Allies | Rollin 40's and Rollin 90's NHCs |
| Rivals | Bloods, "Hoover factions", "Eight Trey Gangster Crip (83GC)" |
The Rollin 60s Neighborhood Crips is a street gang based in Los Angeles, California, originally formed in Los Angeles in 1976 from the Westside Crips and having since spread to other cities in the United States. Membership is estimated to be around 1,600 people, making it one of the largest gangs in the Los Angeles area.
Members identify themselves by wearing the Seattle Mariners or Chicago White Sox logos and mark areas they are in with graffiti.
History
Two men identified as members of the Rollin' 60s were arrested for the 1984 murders of four members of professional football player Kermit Alexander's family. Police say the gang members got the address wrong and killed the wrong family.
In 1988, a member of the Rollin' 60s was responsible for the death of Karen Toshima, who got caught in the crossfire between two gang members.
According to a news outlet in 2004, Rollin' 60s was "the largest black criminal street gang in the City of Los Angeles".
Notable members
Musician, businessman, and community activist Nipsey Hussle was a member of the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips. Georgia rapper Quando Rondo is also a member of the Savannah branch of the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips and in June 2023 was arrested for having an alleged leadership role in the gang.
