Nine alleged gang members detained after trying to break into party

By AUDREY M. MARKS
Updated: 03.16.09

Nine illegal immigrants, self-proclaimed members of the "Southwest Cholos" gang, were arrested Saturday night after demanding entry into a Quincinera.

According to the Harris County Sheriff’s office, the nine men were at Preet Banquet Hall, on the 8300 block of Fairbanks North Houston, looking to fight another gang, the “Black Disciples.â€