Article: Teen gang member a crime magnet Moreno was present for 3 homicides -- and is a suspect in one of them

OAKLAND -- Violent death seems to be Salvador Lucky Morenos sidekick.

Since late July the 17-year-old Moreno, a member of the South Side Locos street gang, has been present at three homicides -- two shootings that killed friends and a stabbing where he is the suspect, police said.

His nickname might be Lucky, but hes not, and neither are some of those he knew, said homicide Sgt. Brian Medeiros, who ironically investigated a July 24 laundromat slaying where Moreno was the key witness.

There is an incredible propensity for violence anywhere around him and its due to the gang activity, Medeiros said.

Police often dont release information on wanted suspects, especially juveniles. But this ...

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