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13-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Denver Bus Shooting

The boy faces first-degree murder charges after a fatal altercation over a blocked aisle, with prosecutors undecided on trying him as an adult.

  • A 13-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder and other felonies for fatally shooting a man on a Denver RTD bus.
  • The incident occurred on Jan. 27, following a verbal exchange over the victim's leg blocking the aisle.
  • Richard Sanchez, 60, was identified as the victim, pronounced dead from multiple gunshot wounds.
  • Prosecutors are considering whether to try the boy as an adult, with a decision yet to be made.
  • The boy faces 14 charges, including assault and endangering a public transport crew.
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