Christian Portes

A man murdered by a rival gang
Christian Portes, a male, was tragically killed on June 13, 2009, at the corner of Whitney Place and Maryland Street in Buffalo, New York. His death was the result of a violent rivalry between street gangs. At the time of the incident, Portes was identified as a member of the 7th Street Gang.

The man responsible for his murder was Miguel Moscoso, who was 23 years old at the time of his sentencing. Moscoso was a member of the rival 10th Street Gang. The murder was part of a larger pattern of violence, drug trafficking, and other illegal activities conducted by the 10th Street Gang on Buffalo's West Side between 2008 and September 2010.

Following an extensive investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, Miguel Moscoso was arrested and faced legal proceedings. He was convicted of Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations. For his role in the criminal enterprise, which included the murder of Christian Portes, Moscoso was sentenced to 30 years in prison. His sentencing was part of a larger case that saw the conviction of 44 members and associates of the 10th Street Gang.