Benjamin KniteWolf Sanchez, 37, was fatally shot in Greeley, Colorado, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The shooting occurred just after 12:20 p.m. in the 800 block of 26th Avenue. Officers who responded found Sanchez with obvious injuries; he was transported to North Colorado Medical Center and died shortly after arrival.

Sanchez was described as a husband, stepfather, brother and son who was close with his siblings and a friend to many. He enjoyed classic literature, movies, skateboarding, video games and chess, and treasured time with family, including his nephews and stepsons. Greeley detectives investigated the homicide and asked the public for information.

By early August, a suspect, 34-year-old Leandro Jojola, had been arrested and was being held on an allegation of first-degree murder. Does anyone who knew Benjamin or saw activity near 26th Avenue on July 16 have information that could help investigators?