After the closure of his special education school, 16-year-old Cortez has fallen deep into the world of gang violence, drug dealing and street life. Following death threats, he has been forced to flee Chicago to protect his family. | VICE

More than 10,000 people worldwide claim they're the victims of a vast organized surveillance effort designed to ruin their lives, a phenomenon known as "gang stalking." Mental health experts see gang stalking as a symptom of paranoia, but the self-identified victims who insist what they're experiencing is real have come together online and in support groups to share their stories. | VICE

Two of California's biggest motorcycle gangs, the Hell's Angels and Vagos, have a deep rooted rivalry stemming from territorial disputes in areas where both gangs have attempted to expand their influence. Their meetings often end in violence, so when the Hell's Angels checked into the Vagos' usual HQ during a popular rally, conflict was bound to happen. A single punch quickly sparked a brutal gang brawl between the two gangs, ending in one death and injuries across both gangs. See it all unfold