MS-13 Gang Member Pleads Guilty for Role in Multiple Murders, Including Brutal Killing of Two Teenage Girls

MS-13 gang member Enrique Portillo pleaded guilty for his role in the murders of four people between 2016-2017, including two teenage girls who were brutally attacked with machetes and baseball bats.
The murders occurred in Brentwood, Long Island, bringing attention to the issue of gang violence in suburban areas and sparking community outrage.
In response to the killings, law enforcement intensified efforts to crack down on gang activity, with cooperation between local police and the FBI.
Portillo also admitted to other gang-related crimes like arson, assault, and firearms offenses.
MS-13 originated as a Los Angeles street gang and has expanded into a violent transnational gang with members across the U.S. and Central America.