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Aurora Mayor Seeks Court Order to Address Venezuelan Gang Activity in Apartments

City officials and police offer conflicting reports on the extent of gang control in Aurora complexes.

  • Mayor Mike Coffman aims to declare affected properties as public nuisances to facilitate eviction.
  • Videos showing armed men in apartment complexes have sparked national attention and controversy.
  • Governor Jared Polis and some local officials dispute claims of a gang takeover.
  • Aurora Police Department has formed a multi-agency task force to investigate and address the issue.
  • Residents report living in fear, while police maintain gang presence is not as widespread as claimed.
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