Did Texas Authorities Warn About Biker Gang Rivalry Previously?

ABC News

Texas authorities issued a bulletin to law enforcement agencies earlier this month that warned of increasing violence between two rival biker gangs blamed for the shootout outside a restaurant in Waco on May 17th, writes ABC News.

The bulletin from May 1st, obtained by ABC News affiliate WFAA-TV in Dallas, said there had been skirmishes and talk of war between the Bandidos and Cossacks for months.

The bulletin was issued by the Texas Joint Information Center run by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

It said the conflict might start because Cossacks had been refusing to pay Bandidos dues for operating in Texas and for wearing the Texas patch on their vests without the Bandidos’ approval.

MSNBC Speaks With Baltimore Gang Member About Riots

MSNBC

MSNBC’s Toure is joined by Baltimore resident and member of the Bloods Nikko Caldwell, who espoused a message of peace and restraint for the city on Tuesday night.

Muslim Street Gangs Have Taken Control of 55 Areas in Sweden

Street gangs mostly composed of Muslims have taken control of 55 areas in Sweden, according to a report released by Swedish police.

The areas are overrun by organized crime and drug dealing and officers frequently face direct attacks when trying to enter them.

The Lip TV looks at how gangs have secured these zones from authorities, and how authorities have been powerless to change the tide.

Video by The Lip TV.