Aurora Gun Violence Watch

Aurora King Soopers Weapons Bust

Aurora King Soopers Weapons Bust

Key Questions

What happened at the Aurora King Soopers on S Havana?

Deputies responded to a Flock/RTIC alert on a stolen car at the S Havana King Soopers near the Miss/Peoria hotspot, arresting Quintero before shots were fired. The bust prevented potential violence at a family shopping area.

What weapons were seized in the King Soopers bust?

The stolen vehicle contained an AK-47 and a suppressed MAC-10 with defaced serial numbers. Charges and gun tracing are ongoing.

How did Flock and RTIC contribute to the bust?

Flock and RTIC provided real-time alerts on the stolen vehicle, enabling deputies to intercept it promptly. This reinforces their value amid hotspots and false alerts, as seen in related RTIC successes like stabbing and gun haul arrests.

Flock/RTIC bust stolen car w/AK-47/suppressed MAC-10 (defaced) at S Havana King Soopers hotspot; Quintero arrested pre-shots. Win for shopping safety, reinforces tech amid hotspots/false alerts; track charges/tracing.

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Updated May 9, 2026
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