Anybody in their right mind would see huge flashing warning lights and alarming klaxons blaring every indication that you should be skeptical.

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While it's not clear whether the gang, the 211 Crew, is linked to the killings, the warning bulletin issued late Wednesday by the El Paso County Sheriff's Department was the first official indication there might be a tie.

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