Colorado Apartment Complex Ordered to Close Over Gang-Related Crime Surge

A judge has ruled that the Edge at Lowry complex in Aurora poses an 'imminent threat' due to violent criminal activity linked to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang.

The Edge at Lowry apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado, has been ordered to close following over 60 criminal incidents since September 2023, including violent assaults, armed robberies, and kidnappings.
Nine suspected members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang have been charged in connection with a December kidnapping and torture of a couple residing at the complex.
Aurora city officials argued that the property, owned by Five Dallas Partners, had become an epicenter of violent and property crimes due to mismanagement and lack of oversight.
The city is coordinating with Arapahoe County and local partners to provide relocation assistance to tenants of the 60 affected units before the complex's scheduled closure next month.
Authorities continue to investigate additional suspects tied to the gang, while local leaders emphasize the need to address broader concerns about gang activity and public safety.

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