What does gang activity look like in the Twin Cities?

We've been hearing the phrase “Somali gangs” in the news recently, as law enforcement officials call for an end to shootings they say are primarily being perpetrated by Somali American youth.

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher faced pushback when he used the phrase in a video on social media in July, after four separate shootings over about four hours left one person dead and three others injured. Then, in August, the phrase came up again as prosecutors sought an injunction to keep alleged gang members from gathering at the Minnesota State Fair. Now, three recent Read Entire Article