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A victim was attacked at a RTD station last week but then left before helped arrived. We’re looking to locate that victim. Can you help us, Aurora? On Wednesday, May 20 around 11 p.m., officers responded to the RTD Florida station for reports of a fight involving a gun. Witnesses reported seeing two teenagers assault an unidentified man while demanding items from his pockets. RTD surveillance video captured the attack, and then also captured the teens approach three additional victims near the station and assault them as well. The pair were also seen revealing handguns tucked into their waistbands during at least one of the attacks. The victim seen in grey in the below video had already been confronted by the two suspects before this altercation took place. Officers arrived and detained two suspects as they attempted to drag a victim into the roadway. Both suspects are 17 years old. One was arrested on probable cause of robbery, criminal attempt, three counts of third-degree assault, possession of a handgun by a juvenile and theft related to the stolen firearm. The other 17-year-old suspect was arrested on probable cause of menacing with a deadly weapon, robbery, criminal attempt, three counts of third-degree assault, possession of a handgun by a juvenile and theft related to the stolen firearm. The stolen firearm is originally believed to be from Tennessee. An ask for parents as well: Parents, please talk to your kids. Understand who they’re with and what they’re doing. It could mean a different outcome for everyone. We have at least one outstanding victim -- seen in the below video -- that we are hoping to find. Our work is not complete before we ensure they are safe. If you know who that victim might be, we ask that you reach out so that we can close that loop. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. [Media Description: Physical altercation between three people on train tracks at an RTD station at night.]

A victim was attacked at a RTD station last week but then left before helped arrived. We’re looking to locate that victim. Can you help us, Aurora? On Wednesday, May 20 around 11 p.m., officers responded to the RTD Florida station for reports of a fight involving a gun. Witnesses reported seeing two teenagers assault an unidentified man while demanding items from his pockets. RTD surveillance video captured the attack, and then also captured the teens approach three additional victims near the station and assault them as well. The pair were also seen revealing handguns tucked into their waistbands during at least one of the attacks. The victim seen in grey in the below video had already been confronted by the two suspects before this altercation took place. Officers arrived and detained two suspects as they attempted to drag a victim into the roadway. Both suspects are 17 years old. One was arrested on probable cause of robbery, criminal attempt, three counts of third-degree assault, possession of a handgun by a juvenile and theft related to the stolen firearm. The other 17-year-old suspect was arrested on probable cause of menacing with a deadly weapon, robbery, criminal attempt, three counts of third-degree assault, possession of a handgun by a juvenile and theft related to the stolen firearm. The stolen firearm is originally believed to be from Tennessee. We also learned that one of the teens had been arrested last month on suspicion of robbery and the other teen had an arrest two weeks ago on suspicion of assault and harassment. An ask for parents as well: Parents, please talk to your kids. Understand who they’re with and what they’re doing. It could mean a different outcome for everyone. We have at least one outstanding victim -- seen in the below video -- that we are hoping to find. Our work is not complete before we ensure they are safe. If you know who that victim might be, we ask that you reach out so that we can close that loop. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. [Media Description: Physical altercation between three people on train tracks at an RTD station at night.]

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A chaotic scene. An apparent gun. Multiple callers reporting concern. But with the help of real time technology, officers were able to assess the situation before ever stepping out of their patrol cars. Those extended eyes, turning a normally tense situation into a calm and pleasant interaction. Earlier this month around Colfax and Billings, calls began to flood in about a suspect running in traffic, waving their hands around and holding onto a gun in their waistband. Most people would, upon hearing these details, begin to visualize any number of horrible scenarios that could unfold. Police officers are no different. Responding to an unknown person, seemingly running around in traffic, waving their hands and displaying a gun invokes the most heightened responses from trained officers. Now imagine, the ability to observe a situation, before you even arrive. Instead of relying on the perspective of others, you watch it unfold before your very eyes. This is what responding officers did in this instance. Taking advantage of the tools provided, officers logged into the city’s camera network and watched the intersection in real time. Not only did they discover that the situation was not as chaotic as originally reported, but they also recognized that the reported “gun” was just a set of binoculars. After responding to the scene and sharing a few laughs with the woman involved, the responding officer gracefully suggested that she carry the binoculars in her bag, instead of keeping them half tucked into her waistband. Another real-time technology win. [Media Description: Officer speaking with residents, warning them of their actions with the binoculars.]

A chaotic scene. An apparent gun. Multiple callers reporting concern. But with the help of real time technology, officers were able to assess the situation before ever stepping out of their patrol cars. Those extended eyes, turning a normally tense situation into a calm and pleasant interaction. Earlier this month around Colfax and Billings, calls began to flood in about a suspect running in traffic, waving their hands around and holding onto a gun in their waistband. Most people would, upon hearing these details, begin to visualize any number of horrible scenarios that could unfold. Police officers are no different. Responding to an unknown person, seemingly running around in traffic, waving their hands and displaying a gun invokes the most heightened responses from trained officers. Now imagine, the ability to observe a situation, before you even arrive. Instead of relying on the perspective of others, you watch it unfold before your very eyes. This is what responding officers did in this instance. Taking advantage of the tools provided, officers logged into the city’s camera network and watched the intersection in real time. Not only did they discover that the situation was not as chaotic as originally reported, but they also recognized that the reported “gun” was just a set of binoculars. After responding to the scene and sharing a few laughs with the woman involved, the responding officer gracefully suggested that she carry the binoculars in her bag, instead of keeping them half tucked into her waistband. Another real-time technology win. [Media Description: Officer speaking with residents, warning them of their actions with the binoculars.]ands and displaying a gun invokes the most heightened responses from trained officers. Now imagine, the ability to observe a situation, before you even arrive. Instead of relying on the perspective of others, you watch it unfold before your very eyes. This is what responding officers did in this instance. Taking advantage of the tools provided, officers logged into the city’s camera network and watched the intersection in real time. Not only did they discover that the situation was not as chaotic as originally reported, but they also recognized that the reported “gun” was just a set of binoculars.