Greeley man convicted of 52 charges in bar shooting

Efren Sanchez was convicted on over 50 charges, including multiple counts of attempted first-degree murder, after firing 28 rounds at patrons and into the building of Rancho El Corazon bar in Greeley, Colorado, in August 2022. The incident began after Sanchez, reportedly feeling 'disrespected' by another bar patron, left the premises and returned with a rifle, ultimately injuring two people who both survived. Security footage and witness accounts confirmed Sanchez's actions, and he was apprehended later that month. Prosecutors highlighted the terror and lasting impact on the victims, describing Sanchez's actions as causing 'panic and pain.' Sanchez now faces a sentence ranging from 400 to 1,200 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for June 13. The case underscores the community's response to gun violence and the severe penalties for such acts.