Northside District
The Northside borders Little Italy, the corporate districts and and the city center districts, yet its heavy with crime and gang violence. During the early 2000s it was known as one of the worst areas for gang violence and was responsible for 40% of the gang related crime in downtown Los Angeles. The major gang in the area is known as the Slaughterhouse and are regularly fighting with the gangs of the city center.
Many small and local businesses have thrived in the area of Northside regardless of the local gangs. The Fax-Press office produce several nationwide magazines and have round the clock private security. The traditional Roman Catholic Holy Angels Church, which offers mass, a shelter for the homeless as well as free meals.
Alternative Name(s)
Slaughterhouse
