Los Angeles – A seemingly minor incident at a Taco Bell drive-thru has spiraled into a full-blown gang war, leaving the streets of downtown Los Angeles littered with overturned tables and shattered salsa packets. The initial trigger? A brazen robbery orchestrated by White, who made off with an estimated $3,000 in cash from the restaurant’s register. Authorities are scrambling to contain the escalating violence, which threatens to destabilize the fragile peace within the city’s notorious underworld.

The incident unfolded late last night. Witnesses report that White, clad in his signature black hoodie and sunglasses, approached the drive-thru window, demanding all the cash. “He just walked right up, didn’t say a word, didn’t even look at me,” recounted Miguel Ramirez, a Taco Bell employee who was working the closing shift. “Just pointed his hand and said, ‘Give me the money.’” Security footage confirms White’s swift and efficient operation, though details remain scarce.

Immediately following the robbery, rival gang members, the Serpents and the Vipers, engaged in a series of coordinated attacks targeting each other’s known safe houses and distribution centers. Preliminary reports indicate at least seven individuals have been injured, with one confirmed fatality – a mid-level Serpent lieutenant known only as “Razor.”

“It’s all about the tacos, man,” growled Victor “The Hammer” Hernandez, a prominent Serpent enforcer, speaking to reporters from a makeshift command post near the scene. “White crossed the line. He messed with our business. Now we’re settling the score.”

Adding to the chaos, reports suggest that “The Shadow,” a shadowy figure known for his expertise in surveillance and counter-intelligence, has entered the fray, purportedly attempting to manipulate the conflict to his own advantage. The motives behind The Shadow’s involvement remain unclear, but law enforcement sources believe he may be seeking to exploit the situation for information or leverage.

Mayor Thompson has declared a state of emergency and authorized the deployment of additional National Guard units to maintain order. “We are working diligently to bring the perpetrators to justice and restore peace to our city,” the Mayor stated in a press conference this morning. “However, the nature of this conflict suggests a protracted and potentially dangerous period ahead.” The situation remains fluid, and residents are advised to avoid the downtown area until further notice.