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.