14 detained following reported armed home invasion at troubled Aurora apartment
Dec 17, 2024
DENVER (KDVR) — Fourteen people were detained by Aurora police following a reported armed home invasion at the troubled apartment complex, the Edge at Lowry.
The Aurora Police Department posted on X that just before 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to calls about an armed home invasion, a stabbing and kidnapping at an apartment in the 1200 block of Dallas Street.
According to preliminary reports, investigators said several suspects entered an apartment unit that had two people inside.
The suspects then reportedly moved the victims to another apartment on the property where police said they were threatened and bound. An adult man sustained a non-life-threatening stab wound.
Police said the victims were eventually released by the suspects and called 911.
Aurora police said they are still in the very early stages of the investigation and will provide more information as it becomes available. At this time, police said it's unclear if the suspects are connected to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
Apartment complex known for its troubled past
The Edge at Lowry has been deemed a troubled apartment complex after a viral video of a group of armed men surfaced in August. The owners of the video said it was taken shortly before a shootout at the complex that left one person seriously injured. Several vehicles were also damaged by gunfire.
Tenants of troubled Aurora apartment complex worry about looming closure
The apartment became a national topic when President-elect Donald Trump discussed the video during his presidential campaign. He visited Aurora in October and displayed enlarged mugshots showing the men identified in the video.
The apartment is now set to close after the owner reached an agreement with the city. Proceedings will continue in January and if the buildings close the city will give at least 30 days’ notice to current residents lawfully staying at the property.