Temple Street (gang)

Varrio Temple Street
Founded1923
Founding locationLos Angeles, California, United States
Years active1923 - Present
TerritoryCentral Los Angeles, Philippines
EthnicityHispanic (predominantly Mexican American) and Filipino American
ActivitiesGang violence, murder, drug trafficking, gun trafficking, theft, burglaries
AlliesSureños, Satanas, Mexican Mafia, Florencia 13, MS-13, White Fence
RivalsNorteños, 18th Street gang

The Temple Street gang also known as "TST" or "Templero Surenos" is a street gang in the downtown Los Angeles area and was founded by Filipino and Mexican youths in the 1920s and 1930s. The gang is involved in murders, assaults, burglaries, drug trafficking, and gun trafficking. Their gang colors are blue and black.