Man Uses Gun to Pay for Burger King

Eugene Robertson, a 40-year-old man, has been sentenced to 143 years in prison following a series of violent incidents in Aurora, Colorado, on October 17, 2022. The string of crimes began when Robertson pointed a gun at a Burger King drive-thru worker who refused to accept drugs as payment. This alarming encounter marked the start of a night filled with violence, culminating in Robertson shooting at others after displaying erratic behavior while holding a Bible. In April, a jury found Robertson guilty of 17 charges, including eight counts of attempted murder. The severity of his actions led to a lengthy sentence, with many of the terms stacked consecutively. Prosecutors emphasized that the 143-year sentence reflects the gravity of the fear and danger he inflicted on multiple victims that night. Eric Ross, a spokesperson for the 18th Judicial District Attorney, stated that the sentence serves as justice for those affected by Robertson's crimes. Witnesses reported that Robertson exhibited suspicious behavior, including talking about God while carrying a purple-covered Bible. After the drive-thru incident, he attempted to evade law enforcement by hiding behind bushes at a friend's apartment complex, where he had fired shots after being denied entry. Fortunately, no one was injured during the series of events, but the community remains shaken by the violent outburst.