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Aurora Police Detain 14 in Armed Home Invasion at The Edge at Lowry Linked to Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua, Victims Tied Up and Stabbed

Dec 17, 2024, 04:26 PM

Police in Aurora, Colorado, have detained 14 individuals in connection with an armed home invasion at The Edge at Lowry apartments, a complex previously linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. This incident follows a series of violent home invasions attributed to the gang, which has now expanded its presence to 18 states, including Utah. Victims of the recent home invasion were reportedly found tied up and stabbed, raising concerns about the safety of residents in the area. The police chief indicated a high likelihood that the detained suspects are affiliated with the gang, which has been accused of engaging in violent assaults, kidnappings, and other criminal activities. The situation has sparked renewed discussions about local security and the implications of gang violence in the community.