The Latin Kings is a Chicago based street gang consisting of mainly Latino members. They are part of the People Nation alliance. It began as a social organization for the advancement of the Latino community in the Chicago area in the 1940s[1] and has since spread to U.S. cities, throughout Latin America, and into Europe, specifically Spain. [2] By the 1970s, the Latin Kings came to be dominated by individuals engaged in criminal activity, and in particular, narcotics trafficking.
Latin King Identifiers
Members of the Latin Kings are identified by their black and gold-colored clothing. Symbols or Tattoos include Five-Pointed Crown, The Master ( King Character from Deck of Playing Cards), Lions, 5-Point Star. Other abbreviations used are A.L.K.N, L.K.N., A.L.K.Q.N, L.K.,12-11, LK-5, 5-Point Crown with ALKQN across the points and LK-5 below it
