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Gang War on the Streets of EPA

Several police agencies are pooling their efforts to stop the violence.

Beatrice Karnes, Neighbor
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With four shootings in East Palo Alto in a week you may have wondered what’s going on.  The answer is simple—a gang war is underway.

A gang in East Palo Alto is battling one from Menlo Park.

The violence sparked over the summer and has continued to intensify. It’s attracted a multi-agency response including police departments, the sheriff’s office, and gang and narcotics task forces. The Palo Alto Police Department is a participant in the task force.

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"Operation SMART" (Strategic Multi-Agency Response Team) will use targeted patrols to crack-down on the gangs and drug trafficking. It will also involve outreach in an effort to draw members out of the gangs, according to the Palo Alto Daily News.

A community meeting will be held in Menlo Park on Dec. 18 to reassure jittery residents.

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