The turmoil angered Wheat, who was said to be a more classic organization member, and he constantly dealt with subordination within his ranks. Violence became widespread, even amongst Hustler members, and hundreds of them were killed or incarcerated. When the 1980s were ushered in, the crack epidemic hit the streets, and many 4CH members began to partake in drug dealing. Later they would expand to other parts of the west side such as Austin. Their main source of income at the time was robbery, and they where known for ripping off freight trains and trucks. The gang operated as a small group in the Garfield Park neighborhood throughout the late 1960's, and throughout the 1970s, often fighting area clubs and engaging in petty theft and vandalism. Upon taking on the Apache Vice Lords (led by Benny Lee, who would eventually become the Insane Vice Lords) they flipped Vice Lord, adopting that gang's colors(Black/Gold) and symbols. They initially partook in petty theft and vandalism but had strict rules not to victimize community members. The gangs original colors were brown and black and they hung at Delano school and their territory encompassed Madison to Jackson, Pulaski to Independence. Wheat (who was previously a member of the Vice Lords) is considered the gangs official founder, with Gauge serving as his “right hand man.” The gang formed in the West Garfield Park neighborhood in the vicinity of Madison and Pulaski. Four Corner Hustlers (4CH, 4CHN, FOES, SOLID 4'SThe Four Corner Hustlers were founded in about 1967 by four individuals: "King" Walter Wheat, Freddy "Malik" Gauge, Monroe "Money" Banks, and Richard "Lefthand" Goodman.
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