Answer:
until recently, fear of gangs uncontrolled, sprawled neighborhood, shot on the spot, band bodies littered the dirt streets
Explanation:
Just think of anything that sounds like a war or battle is going on.
You should use the definition or explanation clues in understanding the meaning of the word or phrases that are unfamiliar. This kind of context clue lets you explain about or give the explanation of the word or phrases right after it is used.