That dire prediction doesn't seem to bode well for keeping the peace in the streets - which is why police say they have detained key gang figures and dispatched additional patrols.
In fact, ever since the shooting, police have been staying ahead of the crime: they were the first to respond and detain the alleged shooter - even though they didn't manage to get the gun.
At a press conference at the Queen Street police station today Police said the key suspects so far are minors:..
Supt. Hilberto Romero, O.C., Crimes Investigation Branch
"An investigation was carried out which had led to the detention of two minors. Quick police response lead to the detention of one of the minors who is now in custody. Police responded adequately and they pursued one person and he was apprehended."
Jules Vasquez
"These young men, are they gang affiliated, these suspects and the detained person?"
Supt. Hilberto Romero
"We believe the suspects that are in custody are gang affiliated."
Reporter
"Have you established a motive?"
Supt. Hilberto Romero
"No, we are working with several leads that we have, but we don't have an exact motive at this time."
Jules Vasquez
"Mr. Carlos Abraham is associated with George Street and I know he was in the area control by Ghost Town Crips. Is it a specific rivalry between those gangs?"
Supt. Hilberto Romero
"Like I mentioned, we are still working on establishing if it is those two gangs you mentioned, but we still haven't conclusively established a motive at this time. They have put additional persons in the area of concern and over the weekend and even going towards the month of December we have several operations that will be launch to try to control any further escalation of violence on the streets."
Police expect to bring charges by tomorrow against the two minors currently in detention. They are seeking one more person who is an adult.
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