Red Skin Kingz is a former[a] native-only street gang that operated in the United States.[1][2][3][4][5] They are sometimes abbreviated as RSK. The organized gang has been characterized by law enforcement as being immensely violent. The group acted in various illegal activities, such as drug trafficking, carjacking, kidnapping and murder. Members of the Red Skin Kingz acted predominantly in Lukachukai and other nearby places.[1]
| Founded | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Founding location | Lukachukai, Arizona |
| Territory | Eastern side of the Navajo Nation |
| Ethnicity | Native American |
| Leader(s) | Devan Edward Leonard |
| Activities | – drug trafficking – carjacking – kidnapping – murder |
| Notable members | Kyle Filbert Gray Lucille Jean Leonard |
Notes
edit- ^ According to official estimate by law enforcement, the gang is most likely dismantled.
References
edit- ^ a b "Dismantling a Violent Gang – Behind the Scenes of a Rare RICO Case in Indian Country". fbi.gov. August 10, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ Hunnicutt, John (May 10, 2018). "Navajo Red Skin Kingz Gang Sentenced For Murders, RICO Violatons". arizonadailyindependent.com. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ Wang, Bayan. "FBI: Murder led to dismantling of violent gang on Navajo Nation". azcentral.com. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ Fonseca, Felicia (May 10, 2018). "3 gang members head to prison for crimes on Navajo Nation". washingtontimes.com. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ "Community on Navajo Nation terrorized by 'Red Skin Kingz' gang". indianz.com. July 6, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2023.