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Fox News confirmed Friday that a vacant elementary school building in Denver, Colorado, may be turned into a migrant shelter.
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A spokesperson for Democratic Mayor Mike Johnston said the building has been “identified as a potential migrant shelter, but nothing is final and there’s no paperwork,” adding the city has been “looking for buildings that would be suited as an emergency shelter.”
A spokesperson for Denver Public Schools, which owns the vacant building, told Fox News, “No determination has been made yet.”
ICE CONFIRMS AURORA, COLORADO GANG MEMBERS ARE IN THE UNITED STATES ILLEGALLY, RELEASED BY BIDEN ADMIN
Denver is a sanctuary city, meaning it does not enforce immigration law, nor does the city cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
“The location you reference has been looked at as a possible site to provide temporary shelter for newcomers,” Jon Ewing, a spokesperson for the Denver mayor’s office, clarified to Fox News. “No decisions have been made, nor contracts signed.
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“It’s also probably worth pointing out that very few newcomers are in shelter at this time. In all of August, we saw around 150 people come through our shelter system, many of whom stayed for only a matter of hours before departing for other locations.”
Alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang have overtaken an apartment building in Aurora, Colo., charging rent in exchange for “protection.”(Edward Romero)
GOP lawmakers have sounded the alarm on sanctuary city and open border policies in light of transnational gang activity in Colorado. The Tren de Aragua gang has been involved in apartment takeovers in Aurora, as seen in viral surveillance video that surfaced last week.
“The situation in Aurora, Colorado, is just the tip of the iceberg of the problems that come with the Biden-Harris administration’s open border policies. While gangs overrun our cities, Gov. Polis and Mayor Coffman are complicit in the violence unfolding there that is putting Americans in danger,” Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna told Fox News Digital.
“These criminals are reportedly involved in human trafficking and sexual abuse of minors. We must quickly put an end to the wave of illegal aliens pouring into our country and ensure that justice is served for the victims of these monstrous acts.”
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VENEZUELAN GANG’S ALLEGED TAKEOVER OF AURORA, COLORADO APARTMENTS BEGAN IN 2023: REPORT
Four Venezuelan nationals confirmed to be involved with Tren de Aragua were arrested in Aurora in a shooting outside one of the overtaken apartment buildings July 28.
In a letter shared with the Daily Caller News Foundation, GOP lawmakers wrote, “The Biden-Harris Administration’s open border policies coupled with the state of Colorado’s sanctuary policies and the city of Denver’s sanctuary city status have fueled and exasperated the immigration crisis in Colorado.”
The GOP lawmakers who penned the letter include Rep. Chip Roy of Texas and Lauren Boebert, Doug Lamborn and Greg Lopez of Colorado.
This apartment building was overrun by alleged gang members who changed the locks, according to one resident.(Council member Danielle Jurinsky)
“Multiple local elected officials and the nonpartisan Perkins Coie law firm that was hired to investigate the takeover have confirmed numerous criminal acts committed by TdA gang members including threats of murder, robbery, extortion, trespassing, assaults and battery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, drug related crimes, stolen vehicles, human trafficking and sexual abuse of minors,” the letter continued.
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“Non sanctuary cities and neighboring communities have suffered harm from these policies and don’t have the resources or authorities to mitigate the influx of illegal aliens and TdA gang members.”
Aurora City Council Member Danielle Jurinsky told Fox News Digital, “Denver’s sanctuary policies and their approach to handling this migrant crisis is further exacerbating the problem and continuing to put American kids last.”
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The offices of representatives Roy and Boebert did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment before publication.
What is a Silent Witness and how do you become one?
Those who witness crimes or suspicious behavior can remain anonymous while reporting it to police.
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A Phoenix-based flight attendant is one of two people who died over the weekend following a seemingly unprovoked stabbing spree in downtown Denver.
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Celinda Levno, 71, is being remembered by loved ones and members within her industry for a career that spanned decades serving flight passengers. Efforts are underway to fund a funeral for Levno.
Authorities have arrested a man as a murder suspect in the fatal attacks that left two survivors as the investigation continues. Here is everything we know about the attacks and the Arizona woman who lost her life.
How did the stabbing unfold?
A woman died Saturday in a stabbing attack near 16th Street Mall, a shopping center in downtown Denver, according to Denver police. There were also three men assaulted, leading to the deaths of two. The first three stabbings took place Saturday, while the fourth stabbing, which was also fatal, happened Sunday.
The fourth stabbing victim was pronounced dead at a hospital, while the surviving stabbing victims suffered serious injuries or injuries that were not life-threatening.
Who is the suspect?
Elijah Caudill, 24, is charged on suspicion of two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder in connection with the four stabbings and was jailed as of Monday, police said. The area of 16th and Wynkoop streets was searched by police, who found Caudill with a knife and matching the suspect’s description, the Denver Police Department said.
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Police said the attack appeared to be random. A potential motive was being investigated, police added.
The suspect was described by Denver Mayor Mike Johnston as a Colorado-born white male with a criminal history who was released from jail in November 2024.
Who was Levno?
The woman killed in the stabbing was Levno, an American Airlines flight attendant, according to an Association of Professional Flight Attendants spokesperson on Tuesday. Levno, who was on a layover in Denver, started more than three decades ago at America West before its merger with American Airlines, the APFA said.
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American Airlines confirmed Levno’s death was a result of a “senseless crime,” offering condolences and assuring its cooperation with law enforcement in the investigation.
A GoFundMe page was created by Jessica Dale, a friend of Levno, to help pay for funeral expenses.
Levno is survived by her husband, John, and her sister, Melanie, according to the GoFundMe page. Her Facebook page reveals she was a concert flutist, and the GoFundMe page mentioned she was deeply involved in the Arabian horse industry.
“She will now be with us every stride, and her love for horses will be carried on through all of us,” Dale told The Arizona Republic in a statement.
‘Senseless crime’: Phoenix-based flight attendant died during Denver layover
Following the conclusion of the 2024 season, the Denver Broncos signed 13 members of their practice squad to reserve/future contracts.
Four other veteran members of the practice squad were not given new deals ahead of the 2025 offseason. The Broncos are not re-signing wide receivers Michael Bandy or David Sills, tight end Donald Parham or offenisve tackle Cam Fleming, at least not at the moment.
Parham is perhaps the most intriguing player not re-signed. The 6-8 tight end with 11 career touchdowns spent the entire season on Denver’s practice squad.
Players that are not on an active roster at the end of the season are eligible to sign reserve/future deals. After signing reserve contracts, players officially join the 90-man offseason roster when the new league year begins in March.
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Broncos practice squad players not re-signed
WR Michael Bandy
WR David Sills
TE Donald Parham
OT Cam Fleming
Meanwhile, here’s the list of players that were given reserve deals:
Broncos reserve/future signings
WR A.T. Perry
TE Thomas Yassmin
OL Nick Garguilo
OL Will Sherman
OL Calvin Throckmorton
DL Matt Henningsen
DT Jordan Miller
LB K.J. Cloyd
OLB Andrew Farmer
DB Quinton Newsome
DB Keidron Smith
DB Tanner McCalister
CB Reese Taylor
The Broncos signed 14 players to reserve/future deals last year, including running back Tyler Badie.
Denver city leaders respond after stabbings on 16th Street Mall – CBS Colorado
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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas spoke to reporters after a suspect wanted in a series of stabbings downtown was arrested.
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