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Downtown Gang
Founded byJohnny Jack Nounes
Founding locationGalveston, Texas
Years activec. 1920 – 1935
TerritoryDowntown Galveston, Texas
EthnicityMen of various ethnicities
MembershipAround 20 to 30 members
Criminal activitiesbootlegging, illegal gambling, prostitution, hijacking, conspiracy, assault, robbery, bribery, contract killing, and murder
RivalsBeach Gang and Maceo Syndicate

The Downtown Gang was one of the two gangs that dominated the organized crime world in Galveston, Texas, United States, mainly during prohibition. The gang was founded by Johnny Jack Nounes around 1920. The gang became a large profiteer and leader in the Galveston's crime syndicate while fighting for control of the island. The gang operated many night clubs, gambling establishments, and speakeasies along the island.

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