William Moore, aged 20, was killed on March 15, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio, as part of a violent gang-related feud. Moore was a member of the Poindexter Thug Life Bloods gang, and his murder was carried out by members of the rival T&A Crips gang. The killing was part of a broader racketeering conspiracy involving multiple murders, drug trafficking, and gang violence. Brandon Martin, a member of the T&A Crips gang known as "Gunner," was among those who played a direct role in the shooting of Moore on Mount Vernon Avenue, intending to maintain their status within the gang and retaliate against rival groups.
The T&A Crips gang, also known as the Trevitt and Atcheson Crips, operated primarily out of the King-Lincoln District of Columbus. The gang was known for its culture of intimidation, graffiti-marked territories, and violent conflicts with rival groups such as the Poindexter Thug Life Bloods and the Milo Bloods. Gang members frequently resorted to violence to enforce loyalty and deal with perceived disrespect. The homicide of William Moore was one of five murders linked to the T&A gang during their criminal activities, which included other violent crimes such as attempted murders and witness intimidation. These acts were often carried out to maintain control over their territory and further their criminal enterprise.
In connection to Moore's murder, multiple gang members, including Brandon Martin and others involved, faced federal charges as part of a large-scale indictment aimed at dismantling the gang’s operations. These charges were brought by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio, with the involvement of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and the FBI. By 2021, several of the defendants had pleaded guilty to their roles in the murders and related racketeering activities, with sentences ranging from ten years to over thirty years in prison for various individuals involved. The case against the T&A Crips marked a significant effort to curb gang violence in Columbus and bring justice for victims like William Moore.
