This status is usually achieved by the gang member being identified with the more violent crimes in which he has been involved. This status may also be achieved by the individual having served time in prison for one or more gang related crimes. These original gangsters have most of the influence in their set. They make decisions about gang affairs, including drive by shootings and other violent assaults. The OG'S tend to remain apart from the day to day gang activities, with many actually running legitimate business fronts for their gang's involvement.
Gangsters are the backbone of the street gang.
They are usually younger than the original gangsters and average between the ages of 14 and 17 years old. They carry out their gang activities and supervise the young gang members in their set. These members are usually active participants in the narcotic trade and may be responsible for distributing crack cocaine. They may also be active participants in drive by shootings, and many are also noticeably active in various other criminal dealings. Baby Gangsters are usually identified as being between the ages of 9 and 13 and are used by senior gang members to perform various tasks.