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.