Tragic Incident: 13-Year-Old Denver Boy Charged with Murder in Fatal Bus Shooting

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder and other felonies for fatally shooting a man on a Denver public bus. The boy may be tried as an adult, pending a decision from the Denver District Attorney's Office. His identity has not been disclosed due to his age. The shooting occurred after a "verbal exchange" between the teen and the victim. The charges against the boy include first-degree murder, assault, and endangering a public transport crew, as well as possessing a gun as a juvenile.

The incident took place on a Denver public bus following a confrontation between the teenager and the victim. The altercation escalated, ultimately leading to the fatal shooting.

Legal Proceedings

The Denver District Attorney's Office is currently deliberating whether to try the 13-year-old as an adult, considering the severity of the charges against him. The decision on how to proceed with the case is pending.