In 2019, Gov. The student told police Hargrove walked up to Saucedo at lunch to tell Saucedo to stop bullying his friend and that he didnt want to fight but wanted him to leave his friends alone.. Of course, there's no punishment for what he done," Sawyer said. "For me, I feel that he should be given the maximum even after he is 21, because if he's 15 now, that's only 6 years from now. It changed the Hargrove family forever and devastated hundreds of children, parents, school faculty and the community. Video from the apartment parking lot shows Peake being attacked with a baseball bat before exchanging gunfire with the student, Brandon Travis. Police are looking into how the shooter who wasnt immediately publicly identified got the weapon, local reports said. pic.twitter.com/B5UTHA3VJo. 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Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman also spoke on the incident.This was a terrible tragedy for everyone involved, Bregman said. Officials will APD confirmed that the incident was an isolated shooting between two male students in the schoolyard during the lunch hour. "It's just a terrible day for APS. Friday was just the third day of classes for the school district. On this day, however, it played out in a parking lot outside a modest government building in Bristol where officials had just advanced a proposal that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of her community. Its a terrible day for this community, Scott Elder, superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools, said. Yet that effort does not always go smoothly: The politics of border towns and cities don't always align with those in their state capitals. The cops show up every time.. Lujn joined senators from North Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming to pass the Biking on Long Distance Trails Act which would require the Department of the Interior to identify areas where long-distance bike trails could be developed or completed, install signage and issue maps. Public 6-8. [12] The trial was later moved to Seattle, Washington due to media publicity. This has been widely misunderstood because MTV had strong anti-violence imagery rules. Our detectives are working hard to solve this crime and bring justice for Lawrences family., #BREAKING Student killed in shooting outside Washington Middle School in Albuquerque. Bennies family members told the court he is deeply loved and missed every single day and said what hurts even more is that a child did this to another child. Students were made safe quickly by school personnel and APS Police, said Kyle Hartstock with the police department. Police have completed their investigation into the shooting of a teacher by a 6-year-old student at Virginia's Richneck Elementary School last month and have forwarded the findings to the local. Another one is in the works at the University of New Mexico Hospital, also in Albuquerque. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Asbury said there were two twins who were beaten up and bullied and their friend Bennie Hargrove decided to confront the bully who has been identified as Juan Saucedo. Michigan Student Killed by 14-Year-Old and 13-Year-Old Boys in Attempted Carjacking After Offering Them Ride to Home. If we were a different skin color, maybe they would have treated my dad differently, they probably would have talked to him instead of talking to us, she said. It said he "had shown this firearm to his friends" a day before allegedly killing Bennie Hargrove. Lane volunteered as the hostage, and Loukaitis kept him at gunpoint with his rifle. I think we all agree that those two environments are not the best for most people who are experiencing a crisis, she said. Were grateful for the quick action of the school resource officer who was on scene and disarmed the suspected shooter. The primary purpose was really to take that opportunity of a crisis and connect people to care, connect people to medication, connect people to outpatient or inpatient services, Michael said. [18] He was resentenced to 189 years in prison. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), We are reaching out to offer our assistance to Principal Angela Rodriguez and to Superintendent Scott Elder.. "We're going to keep on going forward and do everything that we can to protect life," he said. Employees at the University of Idaho who refer students to a clinic just 8 miles (13 kilometers) away in the liberal-leaning state of Washington could face felony charges under a recently passed state law. Albuquerque Public Schools said in a statement to Twitter earlier in the day that the school had been ordered to shelter in place due to police activity in the area." Since Roe was overturned, such local ordinances have been identified as a tool for officials to control where patients can get an abortion, advocates and legal experts say. Current and former employees the AP interviewed described scenarios in which top administrators refused to hold themselves or others accountable, inside and outside the athletic department. Moccia defended his hiring record and insisted the vetting process for Heiar was solid; it was the first head-coaching job at a Division I school for the 47-year-old Heiar. }); eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), There were 35 school shootings in 2021 that resulted in injuries or deaths, 25 of which occurred after August 1. And called her mom to let her know shes safe pic.twitter.com/1PzwzOykSH, #UPDATE Parents are being asked to pick up their kids at 14th and Park. While many details are still unknown, we do know that shots were fired, that a child is dead, and that someone is in custody., The senseless and violent death of a child in our protection is, indeed, the worst, the statement said. If I could, I would ask for him to be in prison for the duration of his life," Hargrove's mother, Colette Wise said. She filed for divorce against her husband in January 1996. It now heads to the Senate. I do have empathy, but that's about it. That amendment also failed. The judge ruled Juan Saucedo Jr. to remain behind bars in CYFD custody until the age of 21 in the murder of Bennie Hargrove. Briefing expected soon. There is no punishment that can equate to a loss my family has received to Bennie's death," Hargrove's grandmother, Vanessa Sawyer said. That's when anti-abortion advocates began pushing back. APD Chief Harold Medina says the boy who died is being hailed a hero for standing up for a friend and trying to de-escalate a violent confrontation. Archers will compete in bullseye and 3D shooting Saturday and Sunday. Peake was taken to the hospital with leg wounds that required surgery. My thoughts go out to the students, families and staff of Washington Middle School, and my prayers are with the loved ones of the victim and all those affected by this senseless act of violence. 1. Sergio Cisneros says he was in ROTC with the victim and was near him when he was host saying bullets went flying past him. Bregman and Sawyer have both fought to make Bennies Bill, which would hold parents accountable for their children accessing their unsecured guns, law by the end of this legislative session. Michelle Lujan Grisham made the announcement Friday that she is renewing an executive order but will let it expire after March 31. On Feb. 12, Arvizu canceled the season after allegations surfaced about three players ganging up on a teammate in what a police report said included a possible incident of criminal sexual contact. THE 13 YEAR OLD STUDENT SHOT AND KILLED AT WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL IN 2021. "There is no justice that we could receive, because we can never get Bennie back. Parents and students say there was a fight at the school on Thursday and threats were made, Its unclear if the students involved in the shooting were the same students involved in that incident. Thats what a newly-filed lawsuit is alleging. He said at a disaster recovery workshop last week that his understaffed team was already dealing with a lot of other work before being tasked to help with disaster assistance needs. Cops rush to the scene of a lunchtime gun attack at an Albuquerque school Credit: KRQE. Overall, Bennie was my best friend," Hargrove's brother, Deandre Sewell said. Saucedos father told officials that he noticed his gun was missing around noon on Friday. There have been seven different presidents, interim presidents and chancellors over the past 15 years at the state's second-biggest university, where more than a quarter of the 14,000 students are the first members of their family to attend college. Perhaps no other place so neatly encapsulates the issue as the twin cities of Bristol, Virginia, and Bristol, Tennessee. Lawmakers concerned bill to tighten state water commissioner requirements is too strict - Megan Gleason, Source New Mexico. We are a mostly rural state. One said the "guardrails" designed to protect students and faculty had all but disappeared. The Albuquerque Journal reports the measure, House Bill 207, updates several categories of protected classes already listed in the act and adds gender. Some of the dissatisfaction among faculty was resolved last year, when President John Floros stepped down and Provost Carol Parker was fired. And we just kind of thought we were being brushed off just because we were Native American, said Williams. I do have empathy, but that's about it. San Juan County has a predominant Native American community, Williams says that hospitals in that area need to pay more attention to their patients needs like the need of an interpreter for people who only speak Navajo. The lawn outside the U.S. Capitol is covered with 7,000 pairs of empty shoes to memorialize the 7,000 children killed by gun violence since the Sandy Hook school shooting, in a display organized . Department officers search a student after a shooting at Washington . The boy who was killed was a" hero, "Police Chief Harold . [7] [2][8] Loukaitis had hyperactivity, and was taking Ritalin at the time of the shooting. A 13-year-old boy was arrested after he allegedly fatally shot a classmate at their Albuquerque middle school on Friday, authorities said. He said there was a fight of some sort when a student pulled out a gun and fired shots. He says hes frightened right now. INSTEAD OF POW, POW, POW, POW, POW, POW. }); Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. She said across the country, centers have never been completely full. Lujn also said that he enjoys mountain biking himself, and that the bill would make bike trails and outdoor spaces safer and more accessible. During his trial, Joan Petrich testified that Loukaitis had been experiencing delusional and messianic thoughts before the shooting. I WANT YOU TO TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE T. Juan Saucedo Jr. ,14, pleaded 'no contest' in the murder of Bennie Hargrove, a 13-year-old student shot and killed at Washington Middle School in August 2021. As a parent or guardian, you may want to talk to your child about their feelings. The boy, believed to be 13, was fatally shot at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque, the Albuquerque Journal reported. eventAction: 'view' SchoolDigger Rank: 150th of 541 Washington Middle Schools. He is a 14-year-old middle school student charged with shooting and killing his classmate, Bennie Hargrove, in August 2021. This will happen if House Bill 373 makes it through the Roundhouse. Theres a big family here and I gotta stay strong for all of them right now.. Bennie did the two things I always tell my kids to do and he died because of it.". }); It was the early morning on Feb. 6, 2018 and Larry Williams started to experience shortness of breath, disorientation, hallucinations and couldnt walk. "But, because he is a child, I'm asking the court to understand my family and our pain and our loss and give us the time to heal and allow assistance until he's 21, and in that time, I truly hope that Juan chooses to rehabilitate his mind, body and soul for the day when he gets a second chance at life that my son will never get again." A suspect in a Washington, D.C. shooting that left four people injured used a "sniper-type setup" and fired more than 20 rounds, authorities said Friday. So, I think he's going to be resting. They should be able to find the answers, or tell us what was happening.. Last edited on 19 February 2023, at 04:13, Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of school shootings in the United States (before 2000), "School Killings All Too Familiar Moses Lake Horror Parallels Plot Of Novel Found In Suspect's Room", "Loukaitis Knew Shooting Wrong, Psychiatrist Says", "Barry Loukaitis, Moses Lake school shooter, breaks silence with apology", "WHERE RAMPAGES BEGIN: A special report. Florida Teacher Suspended After He Made White Students Act as Servants For Black Students, Who Was Abby Choi? After coming to terms with his passing, the family decided to take action. To get the patient back home, Michael said centers can offer transportation services, like the one in Doa Ana County does. Who is Ethan Hooper? "People are embarrassed," said Jamie Bronstein, a history professor who also serves as vice chair of NMSU's faculty senate. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), And they were punching him. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ The Office of the State Engineer has similar concerns, according to the bills fiscal impact report. A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder for the shooting death of another 13-year-old at Washington Middle School on Friday. The incident happened when the two boys were talking after which Saucedo fired six bullets at Hargrove. YOU FRIGHTENED THE OTHER MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN WHO WERE ATTENDING THAT SAME SCHOOL. He was armed with a .3030 caliber hunting rifle and two handguns (one a .22 caliber revolver) that belonged to his father.[1][2][3]. The music video from "Jeremy" shows a troubled youth committing suicide in front of his teacher and classmates, although it was largely believed that "Jeremy" had opened fire on the class. In Texas, even before Roe was overturned, more than 40 towns prohibited abortion services inside their city limits. He always used to talk about how he was a ladies man. Today's Local News. The bill specifies that a certain number of members cant be from the same congressional districts or state engineer water rights districts. He also had clinical depression, a mental illness present in the last three generations of the Loukaitis family, and last four generations of the Phillips family. The Bristol Women's Health clinic is battling multiple lawsuits but would not be affected by the proposed ordinance unless it tried to expand or make other changes. When police arrived at the school, they found Hargrove with several gunshot wounds. Their identity has not been released. A school resource officer and a police officer, who were nearby, immediately rushed to the scene and were able to "de-escalate the situation.". He stood up for a friend and tried to de-escalate a violent confrontation between classmates. Im just trying to stay strong for my grandkids and the rest of my family. Unis claimed Loukaitis could not have bipolar disorder because his personality was not fully developed at the time of the shooting. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) The Albuquerque Police Department responded to a shooting that took place at Washington Middle School Friday around 12:45 p.m. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ The pastors smiled as they held the doors open, grabbing the hands of those who walked by and urging many to keep praying and to keep showing up. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. }); The public health orders were last extended in January, as the omicron variant was driving up the case count. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Juan Saucedo Jr. pleaded no contest to second-degree murder Thursday. In New Mexico, which has one of the country's most liberal abortion access laws, activists in two counties and three cities in the eastern part of the state have successfully sought ordinance changes restricting the procedure. The New Mexico Department of Health had maintained measures such as a mask mandate for public indoor spaces and a requirement for health care workers and certain other employees to be current on vaccinations. Young Indian Cop Collapses, Dies Suddenly While Exercising at Gym; Heart Attack Caused by Covid-19 Vaccine? WARNER WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE ACTION YOU TOOK ON THAT DAY WHEN YOU KILLED BENNY DIDNT JUST AFFECT HIS FAMILY. I would say about right here and here we are 10 minutes later and theres cops everywhere, said Ross Rader. Just before Hargrove was shot multiple times, Maier said they also have a video showing both a resource officer and principal perhaps witnessing a confrontation between Hargrove and Saucedo. The boy will remain in state custody until he's 21, the maximum sentence allowed for a child under New Mexico law. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. YOU SCARED THEIR PARENTS? A spokesperson said "APS does not comment on pending litigation.". "He died a hero," Adam Oakey said. The legislation passed unanimously through the House Agriculture, Acequias and Water Resources Committee on Thursday, despite repeated concerns brought up by different legislators. Wirth said his legislation was spurred by a previous Interstate Stream Commission that was dysfunctional, insular and politicizing issues. Two players quit after the hazing allegations. He then went to the school and saw his son being handcuffed. The gunfire at Washington. BUT IT WAS 100%, BARELY. Exploring WMS OHANA "PTA" Afterschool Activities Departments Student Body Government of Our School at a Glance In 2020 when Democrats were in full control of state government they rolled back restrictions on abortion services, envisioning the state as a safe haven for access. "What hurts even more is that it was your child that did this to another child. The Interstate Stream Commission is already dealing with general staff vacancies affecting operations. Larry Williams was a fighter, who was described by his family as someone that never backed down from anything. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Friday on the shooting: I am horrified and heartbroken by todays events in Albuquerque. a 13-year-old student shot and killed at Washington . He is deeply loves and missed every day. Kyle . Investigators say that Saucedo Jr., then 13 years old, shot and killed Hargrove outside of. Loukaitis had pleaded insanity on all charges against him,[13] and claimed that "mood swings" were the cause of his violent actions. We hope this brings some closure to the Hargrove family. In June 1996, the Spokane Court of Appeals were to decide whether 15-year-old Barry Loukaitis should be tried as an adult or as a juvenile. APD is reiterating there is no current danger to students and staff. Instead of law enforcement taking people to jails or hospitals, New Mexicans could be sent to crisis triage centers to help with mental health needs. That trend, led by anti-abortion activist Mark Lee Dickson, has since successfully spread to politically conservative towns in Iowa, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nebraska and Ohio. eventAction: 'click_adunit' APS releases video of deadly Washington Middle School shooting The mood was somber as family members of Bennie Hargrove and Juan Saucedo Jr. gathered at John E. Brown Juvenile Justice Center for Thursday's court hearing. The standards must address the language needs, and cultural needs of the patients., Lynlaria Dickson still keeps her fathers memory alive through his grandchildren by reminding them to keep making grandpa proud, hes watching us, and hes still here with us., Bill proposes to take people to crisis centers for mental health aid instead of jails or hospitals - By Megan Gleason, Source New Mexico. Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder for the shooting death of another 13-year-old at Washington Middle School on Friday. ""For me, I feel that he should be given the maximum even after he is 21, because if he's 15 now, that's only 6 years from now. She heard several shots. @krqe pic.twitter.com/04bdBMYD6C. Loukaitis carried a hunting rifle and two handguns into his math class at Frontier Middle School in Moses Lake on Feb. 2, 1996. Juan Saucedo Jr. ,14, pleaded 'no contest' in the murder of Bennie Hargrove, a 13-year-old student shot and killed at Washington Middle School in August 2021. The 67-year-old spoke primarily Navajo and relied on his wife, Lenora Williams, to help translate for him. We want to serve our neighboring counties, she said. That evening, his wife Lenora decided to take him back to the hospital where they discovered he was suffering from severe septic shock. "I want you to take the opportunity to see the consequences of your actions." (206) 252-2600. KOB 4 reached out to APS to ask about those allegations. The family is well familiar with that feeling from the bias they say they face around their community. A suspect is in custody, and there is no further threat to the public. That could cause issues, according to the legislative fiscal impact report. "I want you to take the opportunity to see the consequences of your actions.". The unraveling can be traced to an NMSU football game last Oct. 15 in which a handful of the school's basketball players got into a brawl with students from rival New Mexico. Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell (R-Roswell) said there could be a very narrow field of applicants that fit under this legislation. Or perhaps opportunities to intervene before 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove was shot and killed at Washington Middle School in August? Who was Washington Middle School shooting victim? The announcement came after an earlier statement from the police wherein they tweeted: "APD is investigating a shooting on Washington Middle School property. His mother, Jo Ann Phillips, was a domineering woman who became increasingly distant and began speaking of suicide. Under Roe, the high court had ruled that it was unconstitutional for state or local lawmakers to create any "substantial obstacle" to a patient seeking an abortion. We have APD working closely with school officials to investigate the crime and to provide assistance needed in the coming days.. Hargrove's family was heartbroken as they pleaded their case. Meanwhile, the New Mexico Public Education Department released the following statement Friday: This is a horrendous day for New Mexico. "Theres multiple times, if they would have followed their own policy, Bennie would be alive today," Maier said. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: http:/. Before Roe was overturned, such zoning restrictions would have been unconstitutional, noted ACLU attorney Geri Greenspan. We can only imagine the terror felt by families rushing to pick up their children, fearing the worst. Dickson says that her fathers language barrier must have been a frightening situation to be in when he was in the hospital and was unaware of what was happening. Hartsock said they don't believe there are any other shooters or victims. New Mexico State has always been able to make a name for itself every March thanks to a men's basketball program that traditionally thrives on the strength of players and coaches who don't always take the traditional route to Division I. hitType: 'event', This is just the third day of school for APS and some parents say its shocking to see this happen so soon. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Not explaining to you what theyre trying to do. They do say that Williams was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection at his first visit but that he died from unavoidable medical complications or pre-existing conditions unrelated to the conduct of the (hospital).. THE TEEN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING HARGROVE FACED A JUDGE IN JUVENILE COURT TODAY WANTS TO SETTLE. This incident is a tragedy that has shaken our community. ga('ads.send', { We can only imagine the terror felt by students, teachers and staff as they took cover in a place where they should feel safe. The Associated Press spoke to more than a dozen people affiliated with the university, many of whom expressed deep concerns with leadership at the school. There are only three licensed crisis centers in the state, located in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces. His condition worsened and Williams died the next day from respiratory failure. The sisters tried their best to tell the doctor of their fathers symptoms and communicate back to him, but they arent fully fluent in Navajo. My 'Bennie' will never have that chance. "What makes NMSU such a special place is the huge opportunity to change students' and their families' lives by increasing our students' social mobility," business professor Jim Hoffman said. Lane then grabbed the weapon from Loukaitis and wrestled him to the ground, later assisting in the evacuation of students. She would frequently imply that her son Barry would also have to kill himself, and that the date of the double-suicide would be on Valentine's Day of 1996. The student told police Hargrove walked up to Saucedo at lunch to tell Saucedo to stop bullying his friend and that he didnt want to fight but wanted him to leave his friends alone.The complaint goes on to say that is when Saucedo pointed the gun at Hargrove, shooting him multiple times. The. . Currently, a bill dedicated to Hargrove has made some strides at the roundhouse. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries. It's being reported that Saucedo was showing off his gun to other students since morning. And the senseless and violent death of a child in our protection is, indeed, the worst. The shooting took place at about 12:45 p.m. local time between two male students during a lunch break outside Washington Middle School. The shooting was a lone incident in which one student shot another in the schoolyard during lunch break at Washington Middle School, Albuquerque Police Department Deputy Commander Kyle Hartsock said in a press conference. House approves bolstering protections for trans New Mexicans Albuquerque Journal, KUNM News. She said most patients in other states who come into involuntarily transfer decide to get into voluntary care because its a nicer place than a jail or an emergency department.. The teen was initially charged with an open count of murder and unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises. (Ryan Laughlin/KOB 4 TV via AP) He is a 14-year-old middle school student charged with shooting and killing his classmate, Bennie Hargrove, in August 2021. While official authorities have yet to make announcements regarding the incident, a news outlet interviewed a boy named Amari Asbury, with the permission of his mother. The amendment has stalled before the Planning Commission as the city's attorney, the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia and others question its legality. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), }) Whether or not we dig into the evidence, whether or not we could claim there was a negligent handling of that firearm is it as important as the fact that there was no law to charge him under? I always tell my kids, if someone is picking on somebody, you need to stand up to them. You also dont get bullied. [citation needed], In the year prior to the shooting, the Loukaitis family was in a dysfunctional state dealing with multiple issues.
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