Block by Block: Street Gangs in St. Louis

Series produced by Adam Allington

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three-part series on gangs in St. Louis, Missouri

Any way you slice it, St. Louis is one of the most violent cities in America. A primary cause for that distinction is gang violence.

In a special three-part series, KWMU reporter Adam Allington speaks with Crips, Bloods, police, lawyers, and the people living in some of St. Louis' most notorious gang neighborhoods.


Additional Files

3 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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teenage gangbangers responsible for spike in St. Louis murder rate

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis and NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Aug 28, 2008
  • Length: 06:35
  • Purchases: 2
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Police wrestle with solutions for St. Louis gang problem

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Aug 26, 2008
  • Length: 06:48
  • Purchases: 1
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Communities are devided block by block as gangs compete for territory

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Aug 26, 2008
  • Length: 06:27
  • Purchases: 1