Summary:
Two suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua arrested in NYC.
Suspects, Denyeer Aramillo Meneses and Edison Pena Angulo, wanted in Aurora, Colorado on charges of first-degree burglary and menacing with a firearm.
Arrests made by Department of Homeland Security investigators; suspects remain in ICE custody.
Connection to a viral video showing armed men at an Aurora apartment complex preceding a fatal shooting.
Both men had prior encounters with US Border Patrol in El Paso, Texas.
NYC Arrest: Venezuelan Gang Members Captured
Two suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, Denyeer Aramillo Meneses (23) and Edison Pena Angulo (25), were arrested in New York City on November 27th. They were wanted by Aurora, Colorado police on charges of first-degree burglary and menacing with a firearm.
According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), both men are unlawfully present in the US and were apprehended by Department of Homeland Security investigators. They remain in ICE custody.
The arrests stem from a viral video showing armed men at an apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado. These two suspects were allegedly among those involved in the incident which preceded a fatal shooting.
Further details about their prior border crossings and arrests were revealed by ICE. Pena Angulo was encountered by US Border Patrol in April 2023, and Meneses in September 2023, both in El Paso, Texas.
This arrest highlights the transnational nature of gang activity and the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies to apprehend suspects across state lines.
Link to related Aurora Police investigation (replace with actual link if available)
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