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"Aurora's Crime Wave: Violent Incidents, Gangs, and the Rise of 3D-Printed Firearms"
Published 1 year, 3 months ago
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In Aurora, Colorado, several incidents were reported over the past week:
- **December 16, 2024**: A home invasion and kidnapping occurred at the Edge of Lowry apartment complex. Approximately 13 to 15 armed individuals accosted a man and a woman, who were then kidnapped and taken to a different unit within the same building. The victims were bound, pistol-whipped, and terrorized. Nineteen people were detained, and 16 were taken into federal custody for alleged ties to the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua (TdA). The incident is under investigation. APD case number not provided.
- **December 27, 2024**: Aurora Police Department Gang Intervention Unit officers arrested two fugitives at a local mall. Abel Gebretsadik, 28, was taken into custody on an active felony warrant for distribution of fentanyl. Majid Ahmed, 31, was arrested on an active misdemeanor warrant for theft. Officers seized over an ounce of crack cocaine, over $7,000 in cash, and a 3D-printed firearm capable of firing .22-caliber ammunition. Gebretsadik is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and two counts of misdemeanor obstruction of a peace officer. The investigation is active and ongoing. AP24-258905.
- **January 1-2, 2025**: Various arrests were made in neighboring jurisdictions, including Keenesburg and Hudson, but these incidents are not directly related to Aurora.
- **Significant Trends or Patterns**: There has been a notable increase in violent incidents involving gangs and firearms.
- **Emergency Contact Information for Tips**: Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
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- **December 16, 2024**: A home invasion and kidnapping occurred at the Edge of Lowry apartment complex. Approximately 13 to 15 armed individuals accosted a man and a woman, who were then kidnapped and taken to a different unit within the same building. The victims were bound, pistol-whipped, and terrorized. Nineteen people were detained, and 16 were taken into federal custody for alleged ties to the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua (TdA). The incident is under investigation. APD case number not provided.
- **December 27, 2024**: Aurora Police Department Gang Intervention Unit officers arrested two fugitives at a local mall. Abel Gebretsadik, 28, was taken into custody on an active felony warrant for distribution of fentanyl. Majid Ahmed, 31, was arrested on an active misdemeanor warrant for theft. Officers seized over an ounce of crack cocaine, over $7,000 in cash, and a 3D-printed firearm capable of firing .22-caliber ammunition. Gebretsadik is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and two counts of misdemeanor obstruction of a peace officer. The investigation is active and ongoing. AP24-258905.
- **January 1-2, 2025**: Various arrests were made in neighboring jurisdictions, including Keenesburg and Hudson, but these incidents are not directly related to Aurora.
- **Significant Trends or Patterns**: There has been a notable increase in violent incidents involving gangs and firearms.
- **Emergency Contact Information for Tips**: Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI