If a gang member tags your door what does that mean?

Question

A gang member tagged my door and the rest of the doors in my neighborhood and I saw him do our door. I confronted him and called the cops. It said something terror.

Answer 1

Leave the tag there if you know what's good for you. The gang is claiming your residence as part of their turf. If you remove it, they might take it as a challenge to their power, which could make life pretty tough for you.

Answer 2

Its like advertisement, hes letting other gangs know that they claim your neighborhood, id get a new door or you might face trouble in the near future