DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado leaders on both sides of the aisle are weighing in on the headlines the city of Aurora has been making for weeks over allegations of Venezuelan gang violence, and the two sides seem to be at odds with one another.
Friday, controversial Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, a Republican representing Colorado’s 3rd District, held a roundtable discussion in Aurora to discuss the possible threat to the city.
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“Gangs are present in these complex buildings call it and classify a takeover however you will. When they have the keys, when they are busting down doors and accessing other rooms, assaulting people, stabbing people, making threats, extorting them, I would consider that a takeover,” said Boebert.
Congressman Jason Crow, a Democrat representing Colorado’s 6th District, refuted Boebert’s statements, saying he believes a “takeover” is overblown and the extent of the problem is misrepresented. He also believes local neighborhood gangs are still the greatest threat.