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Gang-Related Attack on Venezuelan Immigrants Sparks Safety Concerns in Aurora, Colorado

Aurora, Colorado, police detain 14 in connection with violent home invasion involving Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua targeting local immigrants.

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Updated: Dec 17th, 2024, 10:42 PM ET

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Fourteen individuals were detained following a violent gang-related home invasion in Aurora, Colorado, where two Venezuelan immigrants were bound, threatened, and assaulted. The incident is linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, intensifying local safety concerns and national debates on crime and immigration. Police Chief Todd Chamberlain emphasized the challenges faced by local authorities in managing crime tied to the influx of migrants. City officials are pursuing legal action to close troubled apartments due to ongoing criminal activity, which has led to increased scrutiny of the federal government's response to immigration.

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