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Gunshots ring out at Venezuelan gathering in Target parking lot in Aurora – as Colorado cops warn ruthless Tren de Aragua gang is on the loose

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Gunshots ring out at Venezuelan gathering in Target parking lot in Aurora – as Colorado cops warn ruthless Tren de Aragua gang is on the loose


A gathering of Venezuelan migrants spiraled out of control this week as gunshots rang out in the parking lot of a suburban Colorado town. 

In yet another sign of trouble inside the Venezuelan community living in the US, chaos unleashed by migrants living in Aurora, Colorado has surfaced in a TikTok video.

‘Those Venezuelans is taking over,’ a man can be heard saying in an online video posted to TikTok by user 100packsavvy. 

The July 29 footage shows bedlam in a Target parking lot in Aurora where Venezuelans had gathered in a weekend demonstration over the elections in their homeland.

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While mostly peaceful, South American swarmed the shopping center, completely taking it over, with cars sardined, bumper-to-bumper.

A trashed parking lot was left behind after the gathering by Venezuelan migrants in July

This forced Target and other retailers in the area to close early, fearing their customers might get caught up in the demonstrations, according to Telemundo Denver. 

As night fell, the trashed parking lot littered with garbage turned from disgusting to dangerous. 

Police responded to several incidents, including gun shots being fired, the Spanish-speaking outlet reported. 

The TikTok users who made recorded the video claimed he and his companions were almost run over.

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‘We almost just got hit,’ one man says. 

The incident is latest video from the Venezuelan community, which has come under scrutiny, in Aurora. 

Harrowing new footage appears to capture the moment an armed Venezuelan gang seized control of an apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado

Harrowing new footage appears to capture the moment an armed Venezuelan gang seized control of an apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado

Then other members of the gang rush up the stairwell, bearing weapons. In the background, the men can be heard speaking in Spanish to one another

Then other members of the gang rush up the stairwell, bearing weapons. In the background, the men can be heard speaking in Spanish to one another

 Just hours ago, security video showed suspected gang members who have allegedly taken over an apartment complex in town.

Gun-totting men can be seen storming through the building in the video that emerged on Wednesday. 

A man in a hoodie lugs a high-powered rifle and pounds on a door in the building, while several others wield pistols.

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The couple who filmed the footage told local station Fox 31 that it was recorded shortly before a shootout at the complex, which left one person grievously wounded. In the exchange of gunfire, several vehicles were also damaged.

‘A GANG HAS TAKEN OVER several apartment complexes in Aurora!’ local council member Danielle Jurinsky wrote on Twitter.

Local police stopped short of linking the thugs to the infamous Tren de Aragua, (known as TDA) but council member Jurinksy told Fox 31 that the building had been overrun by a Venezuelan gang.

Venezuela's most violent gang Tren de Aragua has moved its headquarters to just across the US border in the Mexican town of Ciudad Juarez

Venezuela’s most violent gang Tren de Aragua has moved its headquarters to just across the US border in the Mexican town of Ciudad Juarez

Tren de Aragua gang tattoos (pictured above) were part of a Department of Homeland Security bulletin that was recently shared with federal agents

Tren de Aragua gang tattoos (pictured above) were part of a Department of Homeland Security bulletin that was recently shared with federal agents 

‘This isn’t just Americans. Other Venezuelans are being extorted by this gang,” Jurinsky said.

The footage comes as the migrant crisis under the Biden Administration has moved away from the US-Mexico border and into America’s cities. 

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The Venezuelan mob has established footholds across the country, including New York, Colorado and Texas.

The Dallas Police Department has exclusively confirmed the presence of the gang in North Texas to the DailyMail.com 

In the Denver area, police from across the region have formed a task force to deal with the criminal organization in the Rookies. 

As DailyMail.com exclusively reported, TDA has set up a new headquarters at the doorstep of the US, in Juarez, Mexico. 

The city is directly across from El Paso, Texas.

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Officials in Texas’s sixth largest city are working on a confidential plan to combat the gang’s threat.  

Last month, the US government designated Tren de Aragua a transnational criminal organization and announced a $5 million reward for the capture of its leader, Hector 'El Nino' Guerrero Flores

Last month, the US government designated Tren de Aragua a transnational criminal organization and announced a $5 million reward for the capture of its leader, Hector ‘El Nino’ Guerrero Flores

In one of the most brutal incidents yet of a brazen phone theft in NYC, a 62-year-old woman was seen being dragged on a Brooklyn street by a thief on a moped

In one of the most brutal incidents yet of a brazen phone theft in NYC, a 62-year-old woman was seen being dragged on a Brooklyn street by a thief on a moped

Cindy and Edward Romero moved out of the apartment on Wednesday due to safety concerns.

‘It’s been a nightmare, and I can’t wait to get out of here,’ Cindy Romero told Fox as she packed up her possessions.

In their apartment, the Romeros had an elaborate system of locks running from the top of the door to the bottom.

‘Every day when we come home, we have to do this every time we go outside to take out the garbage,’ Cindy Romero said, demonstrating how the locks worked.

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‘Every time we go to bed at night. We have to keep like this so that nobody can kick in the door,’ she added.





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Four people injured in Colorado high country after I-70 crash

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Four people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Colorado’s high country on Friday evening.

The Colorado State Patrol said three vehicles were involved in a crash on east I-70 near milepost 254 (east of South Mount Vernon Country Club Road) around 5:50 p.m. They said the rear-end crash involved a semi hauling a trailer, a Dodge Durango and a Chevrolet Silverado.

Four people in the Dodge were taken to a local area hospital, but the extent of their injuries is not yet known. CSP said no other people involved in the crash were injured.

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The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Authorities closed I-70 at milepost 254 for approximately 1.5 hours while they investigated and cleared the scene.

CSP warned drivers that the winter weather has caused icy and snow-packed areas along the highway. They urged drivers to delay traveling through the area until conditions improve. Those who must travel through the area should leave extra space between vehicles and reduce their speed.



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Dog reunites with owner after 43 days lost in the mountains

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A dog named Rocky was rescued and reunited with his owner after surviving 43 days alone in Summit County, Colorado.

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Rocky, age 10, had gone missing in late December after escaping from a pet sitter while his owner was traveling.

According to local media, volunteers from Summit Lost Pet Rescue and members of the local community helped search for the dog for weeks, eventually locating and capturing him using a tip from a homeowner who spotted the dog on her Ring camera and a trap set with the owner’s scent.

According to Summit Daily, Rocky had gone from 50 pounds to 28 pounds during the time he was lost.

Video posted by Summit Lost Pet Rescue shows the heartwarming moment Rocky is reunited with his owner, Steven Maa.

“It takes partnership, a village, and donations to save lost pets,” the organization wrote on social media.

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Greer, Wooten combine for 20, Colorado women advance in Big 12 Tournament with 55-48 win over Kansas

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Greer, Wooten combine for 20, Colorado women advance in Big 12 Tournament with 55-48 win over Kansas


KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Logyn Greer and Desiree Wooten both scored 10 points in No. 6 seed Colorado’s 55-48 win over No. 11 seed Kansas on Thursday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference Tournament.

Greer shot 4 for 7 from the field and drained both her attempts from 3-point range from the Buffaloes (21-10). She had six rebounds and four blocks. Wooten added four assists.

Colorado was in foul trouble early, racking up seven fouls in the first quarter. A 9-0 run in the second quarter broke the game open for the Buffaloes and they entered halftime up 26-18. Their defense held Kansas to 36% (19 of 53) from the field and 15% (2 of 13) from 3-point range.

Kansas (19-13) was led in scoring by S’Mya Nichols, who put up 14. Her and Sania Copeland scored the only 3-pointers for the Jayhawks.

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Colorado: Will play No. 3 seed Baylor on Friday. The Lady Bears are ranked No. 20 in the country.

Kansas: Will wait for an invitation into a postseason tournament.

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