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| Founded by | Johnny Jack Nounes |
|---|---|
| Founding location | Galveston, Texas |
| Years active | c. 1920 – 1935 |
| Territory | Downtown Galveston, Texas |
| Ethnicity | Men of various ethnicities |
| Membership | Around 20 to 30 members |
| Criminal activities | bootlegging, illegal gambling, prostitution, hijacking, conspiracy, assault, robbery, bribery, contract killing, and murder |
| Rivals | Beach 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.