In the small city of Globe, Arizona, the night of November 11, 2018, took a tragic turn, forever altering the lives of many. Inside the local Jammerz Bar on Broad Street, patrons were enjoying a typical Sunday evening, among them 44-year-old Cristi Licano. The atmosphere of casual camaraderie was shattered when a young man, later identified as 22-year-old Sterling Randall Hunt, unleashed a sudden and senseless act of violence.
Earlier in the evening, Hunt had been seen playing pool with
a group of people. For reasons that may never be fully understood, he left the bar, retrieved a handgun, and returned. He then opened fire, his actions leaving a devastating toll. Cristi Licano was fatally shot as Hunt was leaving the bar after shooting others on the back patio. Two other individuals, Daniel Albo, 22, and Ashley Sanchez, 22, also lost their lives in the shooting. Two others were injured but survived.
The tight-knit community of Globe was left shaken and searching for answers in the wake of the tragedy. Law enforcement quickly launched an investigation, and their efforts led to the swift apprehension of Sterling Randall Hunt. He was arrested on the nearby San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation shortly after the shooting. Investigators found no evidence to suggest the attack was racially motivated or a hate crime, describing it as a random act of violence perpetrated by a local resident.
In the aftermath, the legal process began, bringing the devastating case into the courtroom. Sterling Randall Hunt was charged with multiple counts, including first-degree murder for the deaths of Cristi Licano, Daniel Albo, and Ashley Sanchez. He ultimately pleaded guilty to the charges against him. In 2021, Hunt was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences, ensuring he would remain behind bars for his actions on that terrible night. While justice was served through the legal system, the community of Globe continues to remember the lives that were tragically cut short, including that of Cristi Licano.
