Shadows Behind the U.S. Capitol
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The crews in the District of Columbia may wear a ski mask during a robbery or kill someone that they want really badly. Apparently, they tell everyone what they have done to get that reputation. Some will go to the extreme of having their best friends set up or having family members killed or robbed. They will steal money or drugs from family members and friends and will kill for it or have you set up by using a girl. Some crew members have been killed while leaving from a girl's home. They will wait as long as it takes for you to walk out to an ambush. The new wave of crime is home invasion where they kick in the door of your house and demand money and drugs, tying everyone up and then killing them. Also, when stealing cars, they will take a joy ride and then burn them, ensuring that the insurance company will not pay what the car is worth to the owner. Code of the Gangs (What Will Get You Killed?) Never talk back to teenagers on the street, because nine out of ten teenagers have weapons in their possession and are waiting to use them at a drop of a hat. It's Not Worth It! • Idle Threats • Pull a Gun and Don't Use It • Sitting in a Car in the Dark (You will be ambushed.) • Calling Someone a B--ch A-- Ni---r • Getting in a Fight with a Gang Member • Stealing Drugs or Money • Starring at people • Flirting with Someone's Girlfriend • Bumping into Someone Accidentally • Loitering in Drug Markets with No Intent of Buying • Traffic Confrontations • Harassing or Embarrassing Someone In Front of a Group of People Intentionally • Engaging in Sex with Someone Else’s Wife or Girlfriend • Beating Someone's Loved One or Family Member • Welching on Gambling Bets Such as Basketball or Football Games and Craps (Dice)
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About the Book
This publication was written to awaken the citizens of the District of Columbia, and the nation into problems of the Nation's Capital. The Youth Gang Task Force has identified close to 200 gangs, crews, and mobs, in Washington, D.C. The Police department has stated that there could be as many as 40 crews operating in the city. The name Shadows Behind The U.S. Capital was originated to let everyone know that politics is not the only thing that's being talked about in the District of Columbia. Gang awareness is a very essential topic today in the United States, and especially in the Nation's Capital. Two articles in the Washington Post’s Metro section, August 30, 1997, referred to gangs in the district. These two articles were: "Testimony May Outlive Slain Man" (Section B, Page 1) "D.C. Man Gets 75 Years In Howard Student's Death" (Section B, Page 8) The gangs members involved in both incidents were listed by the Youth Gang Task Force as the most dangerous gangs in Washington, D.C. on August 25, 1997, prior to the publication of the article by the Washington Post. The Youth Gang Task Force is accurate in its gathering of information. In the last case mentioned. the student was fatally shot by a motorist because he was upset by the sound of a car horn.
About the Author
Theophus A. Brooks and Bridget T. Miller are the coordinator and assistant coordinator for the M.V.M./D.C. School System’s Youth Gang Task Force. They travel to schools to investigate, prevent and mediate gang disputes. They have worked specifically in the communities of Sursum Corda, Barry Farms, Lincoln Heights, Congress Park, and East Gate. Brooks has coached National Semi-pro Football. His experience in the recreation department of the District of Columbia government has allowed him to develop a good relationship with many students.