Police in Aurora provide latest information on shooting linked to Venezuelan gang | Update

Aurora police officials are investigating three men who were involved in a shooting at an apartment complex, suspected to be linked to a Venezuelan gang. Arrest warrants have been issued for the suspects, who are facing charges of first-degree burglary and menacing with a firearm. Police Chief Todd Chamberlain stated that verifying gang affiliation of individuals from Venezuela is challenging due to lack of cooperation from Venezuelan officials. The incident has brought national attention to Aurora, with President Trump vowing to deport illegal immigrants from the city if re-elected. However, authorities emphasized that the focus is on criminal behavior, not immigration status. The gang in question is involved in various criminal activities, including human trafficking and drug trade. Concerns over public safety have been raised as more details about the gang’s activities in the area surface. The gang’s presence has affected apartment complexes owned by CBZ Management, raising questions about criminal activity in the city. The Biden administration has identified the Venezuelan gang as a transnational criminal organization and sanctioned the group for their criminal activities. The economic crisis in Venezuela has led to a wave of immigration to the United States, with many Venezuelan immigrants settling in the Denver metro area. The gang’s activities have extended into Denver, prompting concerns over public safety and security.

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