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College Campus Rifle Incident Sparks Political Fallout Amid Rising Crime Concerns

In a troubling incident on a college campus, authorities arrested a repeat offender discovered with a rifle. Colorado Republican Representative Gabe Evans criticized Democratic leaders for what he termed a severe decline in law enforcement morale. He accused them of prioritizing the rights of criminals over those of police and federal agencies.

Ephraim Debisa, a 21-year-old refugee from Tanzania, was apprehended last week for unlawfully possessing a weapon on school grounds and trespassing. This arrest came shortly after he faced serious accusations, including attempting to commit second-degree murder and first-degree assault, as detailed by the Weld County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s department noted that Debisa also faced earlier charges of felony menacing and first-degree burglary.

Weeks prior to his recent arrest, the sheriff’s office cautioned the public about Debisa’s release, labeling him a