The term "Piru" refers to a subset of the Bloods gang, which is an organized crime group in the United States. The Pirus are known for their involvement in activities such as drug trafficking, robbery, extortion, and murder. The name "Piru" is derived from the Piru Street Boys, and the group was founded in 1969 in Compton and West Rancho Dominguez, California. There are various Piru sets within the Greater Los Angeles area, and they have been involved in conflicts with each other. The term is also used in reference to gang members who are aligned with the Bloods
. It is not related to the other meanings found in Finnish mythology or the recent social media controversy involving Chris Brown.
