An Aurora municipal judge granted an emergency order to close the troubled Edge of Lowry apartments, finding the property presents “an imminent threat to public safety and welfare,” city officials said Monday. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Aurora seeks emergency closure of troubled Edge of Lowry apartments as complex reaches “breaking point” Crime and Public Safety | Letters: Broncos win was not so much a rout of the Chiefs as a gift from K.C. Crime and Public Safety | Colorado, Justice Department add Greystar, Cortland and other large landlords to apartment price-fixing suit Crime and Public Safety | Aurora teen killed during reported home invasion; police searching for 2 suspects Crime and Public Safety | How a Denver market — offering fufu, goat meat and housing help — became a bedrock for the immigrant community Aurora filed an emergency closure order seeking to shutter the 60-unit apartment complex last week, describing the property as “an epicenter for unmitigated violent crimes and property crimes perpetuated” and citing the recent kidnapping and torture of two residents by suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. “The city is simultaneously working on a plan with Arapahoe County and other community partners that will provide relocation assistance to established tenants of the 60 affected apartment units,” city leaders said in a news release. Attorneys for the city and property owners are set to appear in court Monday afternoon for the ongoing criminal nuisance case. The Edge of Lowry gained international notoriety this fall after a viral video of armed men forcing their way into apartments caught the attention of President-elect Donald Trump. The complex racked up dozens of code violations for graffiti, trash and weeds in recent months along with calls for police service for assault, trespassing and more. Nine people have been charged with kidnapping, assault and robbery in connection with the December kidnapping, Aurora police said Monday. This is a developing story and will be updated. Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.