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In Colorado, the Aurora Police Department announced the arrest of 16 alleged gang members
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The arrests come after the Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network, also known as RAVEN, a law enforcement group focused on reducing violence
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wrapped up a major investigation on Tuesday. The suspects are connected to two criminal street gangs that operate in the Metro Denver area
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according to police. RAVEN and its local state and federal partners are committed to reducing
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violent gun crime in the Denver metro area. Aurora Police Department Lieutenant Tisdale
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who serves as commander of the Raven Task Force, said in a statement, The Raven Task Force began investigating in June 2024 after getting evidence from National
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Integrated Ballistic Information Network. The special technology from the ATF helps identify
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guns used in crimes by yzing bullets and shell casings. The information showed that several
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suspects were involved in multiple gang-related shootings around the Denver metro area
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according to police. Raven carried out two major raids, one on June 18th and another on July 8th
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arresting the 16 people. And more than half of the suspects were underage when they committed
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the crimes, according to investigators. This case should serve as an example that our dedicated
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investigators will not stop pursuing those who use firearms to victimize our community until they are
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arrested and held accountable for their actions, Tisdale said. Investigators say all 16 suspects
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face a variety of charges, including violations of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act
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attempted first-degree murder, first and second-degree assault, and aggravated robbery, among others. For Straight Arrow News, I'm Lauren Keenan. If you want more on this story
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