Middle School Mob Boss Nabbed During Gym Class

In an astonishing turn of events that has left Los Angeles law enforcement both triumphant and mildly embarrassed, the alleged leader of the notorious MS-13 gang’s West Coast operations was apprehended today while attending middle school, sources have confirmed.

The suspect, whose name is withheld due to his age, was taken into custody during a surprise dodgeball game in gym class at Westridge Middle School. Eyewitnesses report a mixture of shock and awe as SWAT teams stormed the school gym, dodging flying rubber balls as they moved in.

Authorities revealed that the young kingpin managed to run the gang’s activities using nothing but his school-issued iPad and a surprisingly comprehensive understanding of Snapchat. His reign included scheduling nefarious activities around homework and ensuring all gang communications were completed before bedtime.

The school principal expressed shock, noting that the suspect was a model student and a regular on the honor roll. “We thought he was just really good at multitasking,” the principal stated sheepishly.

As of press time, the young gang leader’s mother had grounded him indefinitely, stating, “No more gang management or Fortnite until you clean up your act!”