Another victim also suffered “minor injuries,” police said.

A 13-year-old boy in the United States allegedly shot his grandfather to death during an argument because his “leg was blocking the aisle of a bus.”according to independentLast week, 60-year-old Richard Sanchez was killed while riding a Regional Transit District (RTD) bus through Denver, Colorado. He was just a few blocks from his home when he allegedly got into an argument with his grandson on the bus. Police said there was a “verbal exchange” between the suspect and the victim regarding the victim’s leg blocking the aisle of the bus, and the suspect subsequently shot the victim.

The teen, who has not been named, allegedly pulled out a gun and shot the victim. Following the incident, the 60-year-old man was taken to a local hospital, “where he was pronounced dead,” police said in a statement. Another victim also suffered “minor injuries” but was not taken to hospital, police said.

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The 13-year-old boy involved “is currently in custody on a charge of first-degree murder and the investigation is ongoing,” police said in a statement. “The final decision on charging will be made by the Denver District Attorney’s Office,” it added.

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At the same time, according to independentMr Sanchez’s family said they did not learn of the 60-year-old’s death until he was reported missing to police days later. “It’s difficult because we don’t know where he is and he’s been in the hospital and they haven’t contacted us,” said Joseph Chavez, Mr Sanchez’s grandson. “No one was with him when he took his last breath. “He said.

Mr Joseph added that the family were “very heartbroken” by the 60-year-old’s murder and the whole situation “felt unreal”. “He was always happy. He was a very happy man,” Mr Joseph said.