Home Invasion Suspects Detained, Aurora Official Says 'I Told You So'

This week, 19 suspected members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang were detained after a violent home invasion that left two Aurora residents hospitalized. The incident has reignited the outrage of City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky, who has long cautioned about the increasing migrant-related crime in the city.

Unfortunately, what Jurinsky said during an interview on 'Fox & Friends' Wednesday cannot be said with satisfaction, "I told you so."

"The presidential election turned into political theater, with many people suffering as a result."

The apartment complex that had previously been the center of gang-related violence was the location where the suspects allegedly took two victims and beat, pistol-whipped, and threatened them, according to Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain.

Jurinsky stated that the removal of the female victim's fingernails constituted absolute torture, and that this incident involved more than just assault and fistfights. Both victims, a male and a female, are expected to recover from their injuries, which included a stab wound for the male victim.

The Chief Chamberlain, who assumed duty in September, characterized the attack as a "gang incident" during a press conference on Tuesday, but did not verify the suspects' affiliation with any specific group. "Is this considered torture for me? Yes, it is," he stated.

Jurinsky has frequently expressed her worries about migrant-related crime, specifically the increasing influence of Tren de Aragua (TDA), a dangerous gang that originated in Venezuela. An earlier incident at the same apartment complex, where TDA members threatened residents with weapons, garnered significant media coverage earlier this year.

"In the aftermath of the Americans' departure from the complex, the remaining population, consisting of migrants, is the most vulnerable. Some of these migrants are unaware of their surroundings and were left without any guidance or support. They were dropped off in the middle of the night with no prior notice or assistance."

The expanding presence of the gang in the US has triggered concerns at both local and federal levels. According to Texas Congressman Troy Nehls, R-Texas, TDA now operates in 17 states. Additionally, members of the gang have been implicated in other notable crimes, such as the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.

According to Jurinsky, the Biden administration's federal immigration policies have contributed to the increase of TDA in the US. In an interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox in September, he stated, "The current administration's failed border policies have resulted in this group of individuals becoming a problem for American citizens."

The New York Times recently reported that the Biden administration recorded the highest net immigration numbers in U.S. history, mainly because of illegal immigration.

During his second term, President-elect Donald Trump prioritized mass deportations and made Aurora a key campaign message before the election.

On October 11th in Aurora, the President-elect unveiled "Operation Aurora," a strategy to eliminate undocumented immigrants associated with gangs. Trump plans to employ the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to hasten the expulsion of these violent gangs.

Jurinsky has expressed support for Chief Chamberlain's transparency and commitment to tackling the issue, stating that he has made it clear that the Aurora police chief's office will not tolerate this behavior.

Will the arrests of violent groups infiltrating Aurora mark a turning point in the fight against TDA and other such groups?