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Meet Mr Xtreme, Fallen Boy, Freedom Fighter and Vortex. No, they aren’t men at Comic-Con but real life superheroes who keep the streets of San Diego safe for the residents.
Known as the Xtreme Justice League, the band of men from San Diego, conduct safety patrols, raise awareness about crime and safety, assist the homeless and poor, disband violent activities and train those interested in becoming superheroes.
The group came into existence when a few citizens, worried about the increasing levels of crime in their neighbourhood. So, in 2006, under the leadership of Mr Xtreme, the league was started and committed to fighting crime and protecting the streets of San Diego.
The community members said that they refrain from punishing wrong-doers and disassociate from being vigilantes.
The members of the costumed group of crime fighters include students, former service members and security officers.
Equipped with radios and first aid kits, the members of the Xtreme Justice League gather on the steps of San Diego Hall of Justice around 11.00 pm, completely in character; costume, self-defence weapon, et al., before splitting into two group headed by a leader each. On completion of the patrol the groups meet back around 2.00 am and discuss the events of the day with founder, Mr Xtreme.
Asked about their inspiration, they said, comic book superheroes had motivated them to stand up for their beliefs and seek to act as symbols of good by performing heroic deeds.
And if you are interested in being part of the Xtreme Justice League, they are recruiting.
