Gang War In The Capital D.C. 37th Street” & “Simple City”

The bloody gang war between the 37th Street and Simple City neighborhoods in Washington D.C. has claimed dozens of young lives over the past decade. The adjacent neighborhoods, located just miles from the White House, were once thriving working-class communities built in the early 20th century. But starting in the 1960s, they descended into poverty, crime, and urban decay as jobs and opportunities dried up. By the 1990s, the neighborhoods were plagued by open-air drug markets and rampant gun violence perpetuated by loosely organized street gangs. Many residents were killed in the crossfire or caught up in the drug trade. The current conflict between 37th Street and Simple City can be traced back to territorial disputes over control of these lucrative drug corners. <a href="https://medium.com/illuminations-mirror/gang-war-in-the-capital-d-c-37th-street-simple-city-7097e1d5e76d">Website</a>