cover of episode The Crossfire Part 2 | 5

The Crossfire Part 2 | 5

2023/3/21
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The gang war between the FOB and FK started with a series of tit-for-tat killings, leading to 25 deaths over the first seven years. The violence escalated with innocent bystanders being caught in the crossfire, highlighting the senseless nature of the conflict.

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A war between two rival gangs in Calgary left 25 dead in less than a decade. Deep seeded hatred for their rivals fueled the deadly battle. Over a decade the animosity between the “FK’s and FOB’s” gangs grew– as did their illicit activity. On this episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the unique strategies police implemented to try and quell the violence.

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**Twitter: **@nancyhixt)

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