Discover the storied history of Pomona 12th Street (P12) Sharkies, a Mexican-American street gang rooted in South Pomona, California. Originating in the 1940s, this gang took its name from their neighborhood's 12th Street. Though efforts to steer youth away from gang life peaked with the creation of Sharkies Park in the 1970s, the park became a central hangout for P12 members. The gang drew national attention in 2004 following the tragic murder of Officer Thomas Steiner by a 16-year-old seeking

Explore the complex web of gang culture in Pomona, California, a city less than 30 square miles but with a dense tapestry of over a dozen gangs. Our video takes you through the territories, histories, and rivalries that etch the landscape of this community. From the southern stronghold of the Piru Bloods and the Angelo Mafia Crips' L.A. roots to East Coast Crips and the Ghost Town factions—each group tells a vivid story of influence and resistance. Witness how the South Side Village Crips claim