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This article is about the Los Angeles gang. For blood tests (often abbreviated to "bloods" amongst health professionals), see blood test. For other uses, see blood (disambiguation).
The Bloods gang are also not to be confused with the United Blood Nation.
Bloods
Founded Mid-1972
Founding location Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Years active 1972–present
Territory Primarily United States, but also Canada
Ethnicity Primarily African American
Membership 15,000 to 20,000
Criminal activities Murder, drug trafficking, robbery, extortion
Allies People Nation, Norteños (certain sets), Latin Kings,[United Blood Nation, Juggalos
Rivals Crips, Folk Nation, Sureños (certain sets)
The Bloods are a primarily, though not exclusively, African American street gang founded in Los Angeles, California. The gang is widely known for its rivalry with the Crips. They are identified by the red color worn by their members and by particular gang symbols, including distinctive hand signs.
The Bloods are made up of various sub-groups known as "sets" between which significant differences exist such as colors, clothing, and operations, and political ideas which may be in open conflict with each other. Since their creation, the Blood gangs have branched out throughout the United States.
Bloods have been documented in the U.S. military, found in both U.S. and overseas bases.
