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14 Detained in Aurora's Edge at Lowry After Armed Home Invasion, Kidnapping, and Stabbing Linked to Tren de Aragua Gang

Dec 17, 2024, 06:27 PM

In Aurora, Colorado, police detained 14 individuals following a reported armed home invasion at The Edge at Lowry apartment complex, which is set to close soon. The incident involved a kidnapping and stabbing, with victims being threatened and bound. After lying to their captors about not contacting the police, the victims called 911 around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain described the event as 'without question a gang incident,' with a high assumption that the suspects are affiliated with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The victims, a couple, were taken from their home, moved to another apartment within the complex, and subjected to torture, including being pistol-whipped and beaten. One victim was stabbed, though the injury was not life-threatening. The department is working with Homeland Security to track down additional suspects. Chamberlain criticized the Biden administration for the crime situation, stating that the federal government has not provided adequate support for migrants. The complex has been a focal point of crime, with previous reports of gang activity leading to increased police attention.