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Raymond Washington

American gangster

Not to be confused with Raymond, Washington.

Raymond Washington

1974 mugshot

Born

Raymond Lee Washington


August 14, 1953

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

DiedAugust 9, 1979(1979-08-09) (aged 25)

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Cause of deathHomicide
(drive-by shooting)
OccupationGang leader
OrganizationCrips
Known forCriminal activity and being one of the founders of the Crips street gang
ChildrenRaymond Washington Jr.
AllegianceCrips
Criminal chargeRobbery
Penalty5 years in prison

Date apprehended

1974
Imprisoned atDeuel Vocational Institution

Raymond Lee Washington (August 14, 1953 – August 9, 1979) was an American gangster, known as the founder of the Cripsgang in Los Angeles.[1] Washington formed the Crips as a minor street gang in the late 1960s in South Los Angeles, becoming a prominent local crime boss.

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