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Two suspected members of the MS-13 gang have been arrested and a third is being sought in the Daly City slaying

Two suspected members of the MS-13 gang have been arrested and a third is being sought in the Daly City slaying of a 21-year-old college student who was shot because his friends were wearing red - a color claimed by a rival gang - police said Thursday.One of Moises Frias Jr.'s companions was wearing a red sweater, and another a red-and-white San Francisco 49ers cap, when their car was riddled with bullets near the Daly City BART Station on Feb. 19. Frias died before he could reach the hospital, and two of the other three young men in the car were wounded.None of the victims had anything to do with gangs, investigators said."That's very stupid thinking," Moises Frias Sr. said after learning of the arrests. "They're going to shoot him just because of that? Why don't they just kill each other?"The father said he would ask San Mateo County prosecutors to seek the death penalty in the killing, which he said devastated his family and made him fear for the

Wheaton man is fighting for his life.

Wheaton man is fighting for his life. Montgomery County Police say he was attacked, beaten and stabbed in the head Tuesday night on Matey Road. Five suspects, including two juveniles, were arrested and charged with attempted murder. Police say the suspected attackers have ties to a local gang. Investigators say the confrontation apparently began after the man called out to some women sitting on a porch. Neighbors say this is just the latest sign of escalating trouble. They are vowing to organize a neighborhood watch.

Varrio Hawaiian Gardens gang sting

Twenty more people have been arrested in an investigation that charges the Varrio Hawaiian Gardens gang with waging a racist campaign to eliminate black people from a Southern California city.A task force arrested the suspects on Wednesday.The arrests stem from a sting against the Varrio Hawaiian Gardens gang, which primarily operates in Hawaiian Gardens in southeastern Los Angeles County. An indictment unsealed in May details attempted murder, kidnapping, drug and other charges related to the gang's attacks.Since May, more than 300 gang members and associates have been arrested and charged in state and federal court.

Alleged member of the Comanchero Outlaw Motorcycle Gang arrested with the assistance of West Australia Police.

Alleged member of the Comanchero Outlaw Motorcycle Gang arrested with the assistance of West Australia Police. He faced Perth Central Law Court after being charged in relation to an arrest warrant for alleged aggravated robbery, take and detain person in company with intent to obtain advantage, and participate in a criminal group. He is expected to arrive at Sydney Airport, escorted by Gangs Squad detectives, late this afternoon and then face court tomorrow. The arrest relates to the alleged theft of 12 new motor vehicles from a holding yard on Shepherd Street at Liverpool, in Sydney’s south-west, about 6am on Saturday 14 February this year.Strike Force Eastbourne, comprising detectives from the State Crime Command’s Gangs Squad, with assistance from Liverpool Local Area Command, was established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft. It will be alleged that a group of 13 men entered the holding yard before assaulting three male employees, locking one of them in

Mohammed Haddara was shot dead as he was getting out of his car in the driveway of his parents' home

Mohammed Haddara was shot dead as he was getting out of his car in the driveway of his parents' home in Fifth Avenue around 7.45pm (9.45pm NZT) on Saturday.Neighbours reported hearing at least three shots.His brother, Nazim Haddara, said the victim was a father of two with a third child due next month."He was a gentleman. He was down to earth, easygoing. Loved his footy, loved everything in life, his kids," he told reporters.The spray painter had been for a drive with his younger cousin and was shot on his return, Mr Haddara said."He's got two kids, a son on the way – he is due in a month's time. No one deserves to die like that."Mr Haddara denied suggestions his brother was linked to a Lebanese crime gang. "No, there's no reason. They're just gutless. Gutless pigs," he said. Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Day of the homicide squad said police were hunting for two gunmen and a vehicle."It's believed the victim at some stage was