Denver, CO
Man fatally shot after approaching 13-year-old boy on Denver RTD bus, police say
A 13-year-old boy fatally shot a man on an RTD bus in Denver seconds after the man approached him in the back of the bus, according to an arrest affidavit released Thursday.
Richard Sanchez, 60, was shot multiple times after a confrontation with three juveniles on a bus near South Federal Boulevard and West Mississippi Avenue on the evening of Jan. 27.
Police initially reported the boy shot Sanchez during a “verbal exchange” about Sanchez’s leg blocking the aisle.
The heavily redacted affidavit gives further details about the encounter, which lasted less than two minutes from when the juveniles boarded the bus, according to a surveillance video transcript.
The three juveniles boarded the bus at 6:37 p.m. and walked down the aisle past Sanchez, whose leg was extended into the aisle. They stepped or jumped over his leg, according to the affidavit.
Witnesses told police “words were exchanged with the juvenile” while the group attempted to walk past Sanchez.
Just over a minute later, Sanchez walked toward the back of the bus and stepped up onto the raised platform, facing the boy. Witnesses told police there was a “verbal altercation” at that time.
Four seconds later, the boy reached into his sweatshirt, drew a handgun, aimed it at Sanchez and fired seven times, according to the affidavit.
Sanchez collapsed backward on the floor near the rear door, and the three juveniles exited the bus.
One of the other juveniles appeared to point a handgun at Sanchez and step over him as they exited, and the 13-year-old also stepped over Sanchez and out the back door, the affidavit states.
Sanchez was pronounced dead at Denver Health later that night.
The 13-year-old was arrested Feb. 1 and is facing 14 charges including first-degree murder, according to the Denver District Attorney’s Office.
The boy is also charged with assault, endangering a public transport crew, and possessing a gun as a juvenile, according to the Associated Press.
Prosecutors have not determined whether they will seek to move the case to adult court, the district attorney’s office said this week.
The boy was identified by police through body-worn camera footage from previous encounters with officers. School administrators also identified the boy using images from the bus surveillance video, according to the affidavit.
One person interviewed by police reported that one of the juveniles told them they had hurt someone and was sorry, but the juvenile would not say if they were involved in the bus shooting, according to the affidavit.
Because of redactions to the affidavit, it is not clear if the person interviewed by police was speaking about the 13-year-old suspect.
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Denver Nuggets Altitude broadcasts now being offered in Spanish for first time ever
For the first time in the team’s history, Altitude Sports is broadcasting Denver Nuggets home games in Spanish. Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced it has contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
“I think that is what the public wanted,” said Ivan De La Garza, producer for the broadcast team.
A team of three people, two commentators and a producer, sit in a press box at the top of Ball Arena. Their commentary is then synced with the traditional Altitude broadcast video and shared on the Altitude Plus application.
“With the Nuggets winning in the last five years, there is a tremendous amount of following from Latino people trying to listen to and watch the games in Spanish,” said Andres Casas, color commentator for the broadcast.
Casas said he strives to bring the same energy fans get during soccer broadcasts into the basketball broadcasts.
“That excitement that gets you. We want people to feel they are at the game,” Casas said.
“It has been so amazing to be a part of the Spanish broadcast for the Nuggets. I have been a fan of the Nuggets for my whole life,” said Jena Garcia, play-by-play commentator.
Garcia said it has been a dream come true to help bring this broadcast to her community.
“I’ve always desired to hear a Spanish broadcast, just as a fan. To be a part of it is just incredible,” Garcia said.
Those working in the broadcast said they are honored to help expand the reach of the Nuggets and sports in accessing diverse communities.
“We love sports. We are passionate, we are loud. We like to get together and enjoy sports,” De La Garza said.
“The Nuggets have a huge following, especially on the Spanish side. So, it is great for them to be able to listen to what is going on, game by game, especially into the playoffs,” Casas said.
“It is just another step of access that they are getting to be a fan of basketball,” Garcia said.
Denver, CO
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Where to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Playoffs: TV channel, start time, streaming for April 18
The 2026 NBA postseason is finally here after a thrilling Play-In Tournament saw the Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers officially earn their spot in the playoffs
The postseason action continues on Saturday as the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the first round. We’ve got you covered on everything you need to know to tune in for tip off.
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