6th Street Saints

The 6th Street Saints are a Caucasian and African-American street gang. They originated from 6th street in Mission Hill and therefore control that area as well as several surounding areas in the middle of the city.

Origin
The 6th Street Saints were formed in the fall of 2005 when Colombian drug cartel drug and weapon shipments were constantly being sent through the areas of Mission Peak and neighboring Mission Hill. Local groups of small-time hustlers unified into one larger gang to defend their territories from the increasing presence of the cartels that were utilizing the areas. Community speaker and former drug dealer Theodore Wanes wore purple and black robes the day he encouraged the people of the impoverished Mission community to stand up against their invaders in the old church on 6th Street in Mission Hill. And so, the 6th Street Saints wore purple and black the very first time they ambushed a drug and weapons shipment. Using the weapons they gained from the shipment, the Saints managed to drive several cartel members out of Mission Peak and Mission Hill and into Churchstock. It wasn't long before the larger and more powerful Colombian cartel retaliated and began to send its soldiers into Saints turf, killing anyone that stood in their way. Everyday there was a new shooting or beating until the cartel relocated for better business in 2007. Although the Saints' original enemy was defeated, they have since found new enemies due to their expansion.

Appearance
6th Street Saints members are Caucasian, Asian, Hispanic, or African American and represent the gang by wearing purple and black. They may have tattoos of fleur de lis, saints, sixes, churches, or crosses. In addition, they will have tattoos of the letters SSS, S3, 6SS, 6S, 6SSS, or 6S3. Many Saints wear chains with fleur de lis or cross medallions.

Territory
The Sixth Street Saints were formed in Mission HIll, and therefore control that area and surrounding areas, such as Mission Shore, Mission Peak, Churchstock, and Mission Gate. 6th Street presence can be indicated by graffiti of fleur de lis, saints, sixes, churches, crosses, or the letters SSS, S3, 6SS, 6S, 6SSS, or 6S3. These symbols will often accompany the words "Saints", "Sixth Street", or "Sixth Street Saints"