Two 17-year-old boys are in custody after surveillance video captured them attacking a man inside the Florida RTD light-rail station in Aurora, according to police. The footage shows one teen walking up on the victim before a second joins in, with witnesses later telling officers the suspects flashed a gun and demanded what was in the man’s pockets. Officers moved in and arrested the pair as they allegedly tried to drag the victim toward the roadway, and investigators say they are still working to find the victim to make sure he is safe.
Police release hard-to-watch station footage
Police say they shared the station surveillance video with investigators and the public as part of the case, hoping extra eyes might help fill in the gaps. The Aurora Police Department released the clip last Wednesday, circulating it to local media and urging anyone with tips or additional video to speak up, according to KDVR.
Inside the Florida Station and a bigger surveillance fight
The attack happened at RTD's Florida Station, a stop on the R and H lines at 1490 South Abilene Street in Aurora. That address is listed on the station’s official page, per RTD. The incident has also stirred up fresh debate at City Hall about whether transit camera feeds should be piped directly into Aurora's Real Time Information Center, reviving Aurora cops' push for RTD camera access, as per Hoodline.
Teen arrests and a history with police
Aurora officers say both suspects, each 17, were arrested on probable-cause allegations tied to the station assault. Detectives listed potential charges, including robbery, criminal attempt, and several counts of third-degree assault, and noted that a juvenile-possessed-handgun allegation is also under review in the investigation. Police told reporters that one teen had been arrested about two weeks earlier on suspicion of assault and harassment, while the other had a prior robbery arrest about a month ago, according to KDVR.
What happens next in juvenile court
Because both suspects are juveniles, the cases will run through the juvenile system, where prosecutors and the court will decide whether to file formal charges and how the process will unfold, police said. Investigators are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000, according to the department.
How riders can step in safely
Transit riders who spot suspicious or threatening behavior at stations are urged to alert station staff or call 911, rather than intervene themselves. Police say cellphone footage and nearby private surveillance often end up being critical evidence in cases like this. Aurora detectives plan to keep combing through available video and chasing down leads as they work to identify any additional suspects or witnesses.
