Colorado housing complex from viral crime video faces shutdown after Trump's comments
A residential complex in Aurora Colorado will shut down after becoming center of controversy last summer. City officials point to unsafe conditions at the property where armed incident led to viral video and political debate
The Aurora housing authority made a hard-hitting choice to close most of its six-building residential complex (which got national attention after Donald Trump used it to make claims about gang activity)
Last summer a disturbing event shook the neighborhood when armed individuals were seen entering one of the units; this was followed by a deadly shooting outside. The video of the incident went viral and caught ex-president Trumpʼs attention who made un-proven statements about Venezuelan gangs taking control of the suburb
City attorney Pete Schulte explained that the complex has faced multiple issues:
- frequent criminal activity
- poor living standards
- building code violations
- safety concerns for residents
The local government plans to shut down five out of six buildings by early-2024‚ leaving just one structure operational. The decision comes as part of the citys effort to address both security issues and sub-standard living conditions that have plagued the property for quite some time
