CO - 13 year-old boy fatally shoots 60 year-old Richard Sanchez on bus due to leg blocking the aisle - February 3, 2024

[Clearsky]

Denver Teen, 13, Accused of Killing a Grandfather on a Bus Over His 'Leg Blocking the Aisle,' Police Say

A 13-year-old teenager in Denver was taken into custody after he allegedly shot and killed a man on a bus following a 'verbal exchange' over the man's 'leg blocking the aisle,' according to the Denver Police Department.

people.com

A 13-year-old boy in Denver, Colorado, was taken into custody this week after police allege he fatally shot a 60-year-old man on a bus following a disagreement over the man's "leg blocking the aisle," authorities said.

 

[borndem]

Oh, where did that 13 y/o get a weapon? And why did he do what he is accused of doing? Hoping that a counselor can find out more about this young teen.
So many weapons in the hands of children. SMH.

 

[LadyL]

unreal

 

[Lilibet]

Oh, where did that 13 y/o get a weapon? And why did he do what he is accused of doing? Hoping that a counselor can find out more about this young teen.
So many weapons in the hands of children. SMH.

We don’t know what happened in this case, but it seems that many parents don’t see the need to secure their weapons or teach their kids peaceful conflict resolution or avoidance. This was so unnecessary and tragic.

And since when is 60 years old “elderly“ as stated in several articles? smh

 

[borndem]

Agree to your post, @Lilibet. We may find out more facts about this very unfortunate death.

And hell no, 60 is not old!!

 

[mickey2942]

45 years ago, it was almost impossible to find homicides done by teens. Of course, we had no computers or internet, but I did research on teens committing murders, and it was minimal.

Now, it is daily.

 

[tlcya]

Investigators believe the boy had a “verbal exchange” with Sanchez about Sanchez’s leg blocking the aisle of the bus, after which the boy shot him, according to Denver police.

A second man injured in the shooting was treated at the scene and did not need to be taken to a hospital, the department said in a news release.
13-year-old boy fatally shot man on bus because his leg was blocking the aisle, Denver police say

RIP Richard Sanchez

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The boy was arrested on Feb. 1 and is facing 14 charges including first-degree murder, Denver District Attorney’s Office spokesperson Maro Casparian said Wednesday.

“We balance the need for punishment with the opportunity to rehabilitate the juvenile. We are now in the process of making the decision in the case of the 13-year-old,” the DA’s office said in a statement.

13-year-old boy charged with murder in Denver RTD bus shooting

A 13-year-old boy suspected of fatally shooting a 60-year-old man on a Denver RTD bus in January has been charged with first-degree murder, though prosecutors are still determining if they will see…

www.denverpost.com

 

[musicaljoke]

The boy was arrested on Feb. 1 and is facing 14 charges including first-degree murder, Denver District Attorney’s Office spokesperson Maro Casparian said Wednesday.

“We balance the need for punishment with the opportunity to rehabilitate the juvenile. We are now in the process of making the decision in the case of the 13-year-old,” the DA’s office said in a statement.

13-year-old boy charged with murder in Denver RTD bus shooting

A 13-year-old boy suspected of fatally shooting a 60-year-old man on a Denver RTD bus in January has been charged with first-degree murder, though prosecutors are still determining if they will see…

www.denverpost.com

No word yet on charging the parents?

 

[EphemerallyAya]

No word yet on charging the parents?

Do we know for sure he got the weapon from his parents? If so, I would guess charges depend on how well they tried to secure the weapon. Was it locked up? Was this kid carrying it daily?