Det. Katy Mahoney investigates a murder at a housing project and discovers that the area is terrorized by Alvin Banger and his gang. When she learns that Banger forces children to steal, she decides to bring down the gang.
During a war between two rival street gangs, a man and a woman from the opposing sides develop feelings for one another and Katy Mahoney tries to help them find a future together.
While tracking down a hit man who kills local drug kingpins, Katy Mahoney discovers that he is part of a larger plot to establish an international narcotics operation.
During an investigation, Katy Mahoney discovers that a policewoman was murdered to cover up a scandal involving politicians, pornographers, and bankers.