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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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Colorado firefighters deploy to battle large wildfires in southern California

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Three Castle Rock Fire Department members deployed to southern California on Wednesday to support firefighters battling massive wildfires around Los Angeles.

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At least five fires have destroyed over 45 square miles and left five people dead in Los Angeles. High winds caused the wildfires to quickly spread, destroying more than 1,300 structures.

As of Thursday morning the two largest fires, the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire, remain completely uncontained. Weary firefighters continue to battle against erratic winds, quickly spreading flames, and fire hydrants running dry in some areas due to extreme demand.

Castle Rock said they were requested through the federal ordering system and left for California Wednesday afternoon in Brush Truck 155. Brush trucks, also known as wildland fire engines, are specifically designed to fight wildfires with better maneuverability and stability than other fire trucks.

After the crew members arrive, they will receive assignments to specific locations. Authorities said they expect the team to be deployed there for the next two weeks.

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The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission on Wednesday opted not to pause the wolf reintroduction process.

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Colorado fire agencies preparing to assist with California wildfires

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DENVER — As Colorado deals with bone-chilling temperatures and snow, fires continue to rage across Southern California.

At least five people have been killed and 70,000 people have evacuated, as of Thursday afternoon.

Officials said more than 1,000 structures have burned in the fires. The largest of the fires is the Palisades Fire, which has grown to about 12,000 acres in the affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

Denver7 is speaking to Colorado agencies, some of whom have already been called to help battle the flames. While others say, they haven’t been asked to assist yet but are on standby in case they’re needed.

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Colorado’s Division of Fire Prevention and Control said they are sending one of their Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) to California on Wednesday afternoon.

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People watch as the Eaton Fire engulfs a structure Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

The MMA can provide critical intelligence, images and communication capabilities. It can aid in making sound tactical decisions and improving the efficiency of the fire response.

Jeff Rasmussen, the MMA’s Program Manager said the aircraft helps battle fires in a unique way.

“When you’re on the ground on a fire, you’re only seeing what’s in front of you, and so what we provide is a full picture of what that fire is doing and what’s going on,” Rasmussen said.

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He said the aircraft does this by utilizing infrared technology.

“With the infrared camera, one of our biggest advantages with that is, we’re able to see through smoke, right? And so the naked eye can’t see through smoke and be able to determine exactly where a fire perimeter is or which way it’s progressing. And so we’re able to do that with our infrared camera and map specifically where that fire edge is, you know, in relation to homes, structures or values at risk,” he added.

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The fast-growing fire, Rasmussen said, is being highly influenced by the winds. “As far as wildfire goes, it’s probably, you know, worst case scenario,” he said.

Denver7 also spoke with Westminster Fire, crews there have not been requested to assist in California but are available.

Emily Peek, with Westminster Fire said they have 21 members on their wildland team that are deployable.

“If our team is requested, they have a two to three hour window where they have to activate for deployment. They then have to get to the other state as quickly as possible. Usually that’s driving with one of our apparatuses. But occasionally we will fly out the members as well. They then will be on a 14 day deployment, but can be extended up to 21 days,” Peek said.

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A cyclist pedals past a burning structure on Lake Avenue, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in the downtown Altadena section of Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Although Peek added that it’s more likely they’d be sent to other states first – that have already been called to California.

“California has a really robust wildland program where they’re able to use a lot of in-state resources. If it exceeds that capability, they would first contact the surrounding states, and then it’s more likely that Westminster would be contacted to visit those surrounding states, to be on a backfill situation there,” Peek said.

Colorado crews that are heading to California now with the infrared technology said, they’re prepared to stay as long as needed and will check to see what other support is needed.

  • In the video player below, watch as a mom, daughter flee the wildfire.

Mom, daughter record video fleeing CA wildfire in car

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