Washington High School, Middle School, and Lincoln Elementary all have athletes heading to state. 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]. Just last night, a violent offender shot a man at a sports bar in Northeast Albuquerque. Albuquerque police said they were yet to determine how many shots were fired and what led to the incident. It said he "had shown this firearm to his friends" a day before allegedly killing Bennie Hargrove. Despite thousands of elementary, middle and high schools remaining partially, or entirely, closed because of the pandemic, there have been 14 school shootings since March the highest total. Rep. Joanne Ferrary (D-Las Cruces) asked about this, and Michael said there would need to be specific standards and trainings implemented at the centers. "We are hoping that everyone can come to the table and actually come to an agreement and make change together," Oakey said. One student was killed and another was taken into custody Friday after a shooting at a middle school near downtown Albuquerque during the lunch hour, police said. pic.twitter.com/B5UTHA3VJo. 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. If he wasn't focused just on Bennie, he would have killed maybe two or three other kids at school. If I could, I would ask for him to be in prison for the duration of his life," Hargrove's mother, Colette Wise said. To get the patient back home, Michael said centers can offer transportation services, like the one in Doa Ana County does. A lawsuit, filed on November 24, 2021, claims negligence against Washington Middle School, the principal, Board of Education for Albuquerque Public Schools, the superintendent, and the parents of the alleged shooter Juan Saucedo Jr. 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. The day before the deadly shooting, they claim Washington Middle School staff were notified but took no action on a report of bullying. }) The Williams familys reason for bringing their tragedy to the public is so it doesnt happen again. The proposal on the table, submitted by anti-abortion activists, was that they shouldn't. Theres weve been experiencing a lot of crime on this block recently. I really wish I would have asked more questions.. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), We all come to Farmington, to the San Juan Regional Medical Center, thinking were getting the best care possible because its a bigger hospital than our small Indian hospitals. If I could, I would ask for him to be in prison for the duration of his life," Hargrove's mother, Colette Wise said. We just dont want this to happen to other families, said Lariat Williams. "So it will be great to see it totally abolished," she said. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman also spoke on the incident.This was a terrible tragedy for everyone involved, Bregman said. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ As you know, he was on his toes, like I waswondering what was going to happen. This year, families and victims of the Parkland shooting sued the Broward County, Fla., school district in a total of 53 lawsuits, and 52 of them were resolved in a $25 million settlement. JUNIOR WAS CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE MURDER IN HARGROVES DEATH. Rep. Marian Matthews (D-Albuquerque) asked if this might go in the opposite direction and just make the board an inside group. Kyle . The boy who was killed was a" hero, "Police Chief Harold . Our officers put themselves in danger to keep people safe. 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).. "Here we are 10 minutes later and there's cops everywhere," Ross Rader told the outlet. Earlier this month, former janitor Kristopher Clay of an Oregon school was arrested for stocking weapons for mass shootings. Arvizu said he was never made aware of it. She also urged people, especially the elderly and immuno-compromised, to get vaccinated. The victim too was a 13-year-old but hasn't been identified. Its just a terrible day for APS, terrible day for this community.. Parents will need to accompany students and will need to remain with them the whole time," the Albuquerque Public School board tweeted. Hargrove was found on the ground near the east side of the school, said . "This is why excellent leadership, thoughtful decision making and wise use of (limited) resources are so important.". The moment gunshots were heard, the students were "made safe quickly" by school personnel. eventAction: 'render' Who was Washington Middle School shooting victim? There were 51 school shootings in 2022 that resulted in injuries or deaths, the most in a single year since Education Week began tracking such incidents in 2018. Now just over 14-years . }); He was shot multiple times by an alleged bully identified as Juan Saucedo, also 13, and later died at the University of New Mexico Hospital, KRQE reported. Family members told judge that Bennie was missed and that it hurt even more that another child was the one who committed the crime. He was the heart of his family and they would go to him whenever they had problems. While there are no classes., grief counselors will be present on campus. So, I think he's going to be resting. We hope this brings some closure to the Hargrove family.". Police say Juan Saucedo fatally shot Bennie Hargrove during a bullying incident outside the school during the lunch hour. He is deeply loves and missed every day. Until hes 21 is fine but its only five years. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { WASHINGTON While Friday's shooting in the Van Ness area of Upper Northwest D.C . He asked if there is security or law enforcement present, and Michael said no. He said there was a fight of some sort when a student pulled out a gun and fired shots. It next goes to the House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee. Some of his culture teachings, I dont even know because my dad didnt get that opportunity to share it with me, said Lariat Williams. Im just trying to stay strong for my grandkids and the rest of my family. Some of the dissatisfaction among faculty was resolved last year, when President John Floros stepped down and Provost Carol Parker was fired. A 14-year-old from Washington Middle School pled no contest to a murder charge from a shooting that happened on campus in August 2021. The shooter opened fire during the lunch hour at Washington Middle School in front of numerous students who had returned for the fall semester just two days earlier. ", "Importantly, there is no truth to the allegations made that evening," the letter said. We want to serve our neighboring counties, she said. Thats because they have open spaces that dont require beds for patients and its a quick turnaround, she said. Nov. 3Just days into the fall semester, an Albuquerque Public Schools resource officer new to Washington Middle School stopped to introduce herself to eighth-grader Juan Saucedo Jr. as students milled around outside during lunch. At New Mexico St, a meltdown that runs beyond basketball - By Eddie Pells AP National Writer. Rep. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park) questioned what law enforcement officers are supposed to do if a facility is full, but Michael said the model is designed to never turn anyone away. Exploring WMS OHANA "PTA" Afterschool Activities Departments Student Body Government of Our School at a Glance KRQE News 13 asked APS administrators and police were aware of that, they said they are looking into that. 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. ", Prosecutors Donna Wise and John Knodell argued that Loukaitis had carefully planned the shooting,[14] getting ideas from the Pearl Jam song "Jeremy". 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. Lane then grabbed the weapon from Loukaitis and wrestled him to the ground, later assisting in the evacuation of students. It still has a long journey ahead in the two and a half weeks that remain this session. 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. Videos recorded by students give a graphic account of what unfolded inside a Florida high school Feb. 14. ga('ads.send', { 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. Anti-abortion activists have tapped into that sentiment in Virginia and elsewhere and are proposing changes to zoning and other local ordinance laws to stop the clinics from moving in. Police say Juan Saucedo fatally shot Bennie Hargrove during a bullying incident outside the school during the lunch hour.According to a criminal complaint, another 13-year-old student told police Saucedo had shown him and several other students a gun that he brought to school. Williams altered mental state was missed by the San Juan medical staff, which would have helped the hospital determine that he was suffering from sepsis, according to a lawsuit the family has filed against San Juan Regional Medical Center. Peake broke curfew and went to the dormitory complex of one of the students involved in the fight at the football stadium. Left: Law enforcement tactical team officers move into the area of a reported shooting and active shooter near Edmund Burke Middle School in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Northwest Washington . Loukaitis was heard for a re-sentencing in 2017, during which he apologized for the first time, in a letter to the Grant County Superior Court. According to a criminal complaint, another 13-year-old student told police Saucedo had shown him and several other students a gun that he brought to school. ", In a letter sent to "Our NMSU Community" after the AP first published this story, Arvizu acknowledged that his family had been through "a deeply personal situation. ", The school later confirmed that the campus was secure. YOU FRIGHTENED THE OTHER MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN WHO WERE ATTENDING THAT SAME SCHOOL. 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. That they do tells us there is more work to be done. The mission of Washington Middle School is to prepare our students with the experiences, skills, and knowledge essential for continued success. For months, residents of the town have battled over whether clinics limited by strict anti-abortion laws in neighboring Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia should be allowed to continue to hop over the border and operate there. [11] On July2, three members of the Spokane Court of Appeals convinced Judge Evan Sperline to allow court-appointed psychiatrist Joan Petrich to present testimony regarding Loukaitis' mental health. ", "As a mother of a child who was a victim of a heinous, pre-meditated and intentional murder feel that it is not fair he gets the opportunity to live life. The complaint goes on to say that is when Saucedo pointed the gun at Hargrove, shooting him multiple times. Saucedos father told officials that he noticed his gun was missing around noon on Friday. How could this have been missed? said Lynlaria Dickson, his daughter. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KOAT-TV. His attorney had raised issues of the boy's competency early on, saying the teen needed counseling and treatment for mental health issues. She may have saved other lives. Lawmakers concerned bill to tighten state water commissioner requirements is too strict - Megan Gleason, Source New Mexico. Im frightened right now Weve been experiencing a lot of crime on this block recently.. [7] [2][8] Loukaitis had hyperactivity, and was taking Ritalin at the time of the shooting. It was more or less, like the doctor was talking to us instead of talking to my dad, said Dickson. Eighth grader, Amari Asbury, told KOAT he was at lunch when the shooting happened. Police said the victim 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove was trying to protect another boy who was being bullied. Theres a lot of discrimination, we know that. "There is no justice that we could receive, because we can never get Bennie back. We hope this brings some closure to the Hargrove family. No other students were injured. Officers responded to the shooting at Washington Middle School, 1101 Park SW, around 12:40 p.m. and found Hargrove with multiple gunshot wounds on the east side of school. Saucedo Jr. will stay in CYFD custody at the juvenile detention center. The community was rattled in August when 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove was killed by a peer at Washington Middle School while he was trying to de-escalate a violent situation. House approves bolstering protections for trans New Mexicans Albuquerque Journal, KUNM News. }); eventAction: 'click_adunit' In the college town of Carbondale, Illinois, a state where abortion remains widely accessible, anti-abortion activists have asked zoning officials to block future clinics from opening after two already operate in town. Hes gonna be 21 to do as he pleases, and my grandson is not, Sawyer said. Wirth said with the support of the agencies and officials directly involved in recommending Interstate Stream Commission candidates to the governor, hes hopeful that this legislation will work out. New Mexico was one of five other states including Texas and Illinois that still have such declarations. The ninth is the state engineer. 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. The incident happened when the two boys were talking after which Saucedo fired six bullets at Hargrove. eventAction: 'view' It pierces the heart.. This was a terrible tragedy for everyone involved, District Attorney Sam Bregman said. It was his second day of school. KOB 4 reached out to APS to ask about those allegations. [18] He was resentenced to 189 years in prison. Before Roe was overturned, such zoning restrictions would have been unconstitutional, noted ACLU attorney Geri Greenspan. Updates to follow. } 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. 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. Not explaining to you what theyre trying to do. The report said the Department of Health would survey crisis triage centers to see if there are enough officials to handle the new patients. "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." New Mexico teen pleads no contest in fatal school shooting - By Susan Montoya Bryan Associated Press. Elder thanked the brave staff of the middle school for protecting the children during and after the shooting, saying they showed tremendous courage and strength in keeping the other students safe and calm and got them out safely to their families, especially our school resource officer who ran towards the event and tried to help., There will be no classes on Monday, Elder said, however, staff will be working with counselors and therapists to help prepareso that when the children return well be equipped to handle them and their concerns in coming back to the school.. Sheryl Arvizu ended up being booked into jail on a battery charge that was later dismissed. August 13, 2021, 1:32 PM. 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. "I want you to take the opportunity to see the consequences of your actions." That rule no longer exists. There were 35 school shootings in 2021 that resulted in injuries or deaths, 25 of which occurred after August 1. A few funding opportunities can come from the Interstate Stream Commission, but stewards have said theres been a lack of communication from the state. WARNER WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE ACTION YOU TOOK ON THAT DAY WHEN YOU KILLED BENNY DIDNT JUST AFFECT HIS FAMILY. Loukaitis had pleaded insanity on all charges against him,[13] and claimed that "mood swings" were the cause of his violent actions. hitType: 'event', However, he entered a 'no contest' plea to second degree murder. "We're trying to figure out what we do at this point," said Koch, who supports abortion rights. "But instead they chose to ignore the dangerous condition they were creating at Washington Middle School.". Dear Washington Middle School Families, We are all still reeling from the fatal campus shooting of eighth-grader Bennie Hargrove that happened three days into the new school year. Sen. Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) is sponsoring the bill. In a press conference, APD has. Lawmakers want more advanced expertise and diversity standards for future commissioners. The record was broken that year and again in 2022. Dan Arvizu denied the affair. "We're just on our heels all the time.". [15] Loukaitis has also stated that he tried to model his life after the novel Rage's protagonist Charlie Decker, who kills two teachers and takes his algebra class hostage.[1]. Bennie Hargrove bill progresses through Senate. 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As you know, he was on his toes, like I waswondering what was going to happen. On the day of the shooting, Loukaitis was dressed as a Wild West-style gunslinger and was wearing a black duster. THERE IS NO JUSTICE THAT WE CAN RECEIVE BECAUSE WE CAN NEVER GET ANYTHING BACK. One student was fatally shot by another at the school, and the level of panic that ensued amongst students who were on recess when it happened is unimaginable. He opened fire at students, killing two, Arnold Fritz and Manuel Vela, Jr., both fourteen. Meanwhile, the New Mexico Public Education Department released the following statement Friday: This is a horrendous day for New Mexico. The shooter opened fire during the lunch hour at Washington Middle School in front of numerous students who had returned for the fall semester just two days earlier. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 2101 S Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98144-2226. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries. A 14-year-old from Washington Middle School pled no contest to a murder charge from a shooting that happened on campus in August 2021. . Todays tragic event at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque means the terrible scourge of school violence has landed on our doorstep. The shooter is also a student and is in custody @krqe pic.twitter.com/GrCqygOi0w, At Washington Middle School- spoke with a student who said she was at lunch when the shooting happened. 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. 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. The New Mexico Public Education Department released a statement in response to the shooting, calling it a horrendous day for the state. YOU SCARED THEIR PARENTS? Our hearts ache for the victims family. Liz and I are grieving with Albuquerque families, who are worried about the safety of their children after seeing the news of gun violence so close to a school. District: Seattle School District No. The bill passed the House on a 47-to-20 vote with some Republicans joining Democrats in support. We have APD working closely with school officials to investigate the crime and to provide assistance needed in the coming days.. This, he hopes, creates the right balance to get his proposal through the Roundhouse again and get Lujan Grishams signature this time. The Albuquerque Journal reports the measure, House Bill 207, updates several categories of protected classes already listed in the act and adds gender. "It's been a detriment.". He says hes frightened right now. Peake, who said he was acting in self-defense, has not been charged with a crime. The student who was shot has unfortunately passed away," said Deputy Commander Kyle Hartsock. Senate Bill 58 would require that the eight appointed commissioners meet these standards: Out of the eight appointed commissioners, at least two members must be from a tribal nation and Pueblo.All of the commissioners must also meet these qualifications: Larry Williams needed a Navajo translator to speak to his doctor; he died after his visit - Jeanette DeDios, Source New Mexico. Perhaps no other place so neatly encapsulates the issue as the twin cities of Bristol, Virginia, and Bristol, Tennessee. 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. His rich knowledge of traditional Navajo customs and traditions are lost with his passing. Briefing expected soon. Today was no exception as a school police officer ran toward danger to disarm a shooter and treat the victim who had just been shot. Loukaitis walked from his house to his school, where he had entered his algebra classroom during fifth period. He shot and killed teacher Leona Caires, 49, and classmates Manuel . FILE - Family members wait to pick up students after a fatal shooting at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Aug. 13, 2021. She heard several shots. ga('ads.send', { , Case dismissed for teen accused of taking gun to, One person dead, another hospitalized in SE ABQ shooting, Whats happening around New Mexico Feb. 24 Mar. ""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. Washington Middle school proudly serves students in 6th through 8th grade at the western edge of downtown in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico. The legislation passed unanimously through the House Agriculture, Acequias and Water Resources Committee on Thursday, despite repeated concerns brought up by different legislators. He was a tough kid that was able to handle the life situations that we both went through really well. It would also increase the number of Indigenous members that serve on the commission. The hospitals lack of accommodation for Larry Williams could be seeded under prejudice motives according to his daughter, Lariat. Cops rush to the scene of a lunchtime gun attack at an Albuquerque school Credit: KRQE. The fact that weve come up with a bill here that both the state engineer and the Interstate Stream Commission support leads me to believe that weve found a balance, he said, that they feel like they can get those candidates.. The young boy has been arrested but his name hasn't been revealed yet as investigation is ongoing and the motive behind the shooting is still unclear. The. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); What this is revealing to us is that theres likely a much greater violation of civil rights at a systemic level that were starting to become aware of around the lack of language as assistance provisions.. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. hitType: 'event', 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. 89.9 FM Live From The University Of New Mexico, Four members from irrigation or conservancy districts or sections, One member from an acequia or community ditch, One member from of a state drinking water utility that provides at least 500 acre-feet of water annually for domestic use, One member from the Water Resources Research Institute OR whos a civil or environmental engineering faculty member at UNM or NMSU, One hydrogeologist with expertise in state ground water resources who is also a faculty member of the N.M. Institute of Mining and Technology OR is a professional engineer with a New Mexico consulting engineering practice in water resources or water utility engineering, No less than 10 years experience with state water resources, No more than two members can be from the same irrigation or conservancy district or section, No more than two members can be from the same Native nation, tribe or Pueblo, No more than three members can be from the same congressional district, Members have to reside in at least three different state engineer water rights districts. President Joe Biden announced in January that the federal government will end its own version May 11. The shooting was a lone incident when one student fatally shot another student in the schoolyard during lunch break at Washington Middle School, Albuquerque Police Department Deputy Commander Kyle Hartsock said in a press conference. He is a 14-year-old middle school student charged with shooting and killing his classmate, Bennie Hargrove, in August 2021. He got the maximum for a child, so I'm happy about that. "Juan, I want you to understand the actions you took on that day when you killed Bennie, didn't just affect his familyyou frightened the other middle school children who were attending that same school. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Friday on the shooting: I am horrified and heartbroken by todays events in Albuquerque. The local pastors were on hand to spread that message. Sadly, a child lost his life because a classmate brought a gun to school. New Mexico's COVID-19 public health orders to end March 31 - Associated Press. Albuquerque Public Schools asked that parents picked up their children as soon as. Police said the victim 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove was trying to protect another boy who was being bullied. }); Here we are 10 minutes later and theres cops everywhere, Ross Rader told the outlet. Michael said emergency services could also help handle transportation. The person is believed to have taken his . The legislation passed unanimously through the House Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday. Police have not revealed what grade the two students were in. } The boy will remain in state custody until he's 21, the maximum sentence allowed for a child under New Mexico law. That hurts. They also say the gun was recovered at the scene. The player who made the allegations said similar hazing incidents had been occurring since summer. The victim was transported to the hospital where they died from their injuries. Meanwhile, the board of supervisors in Washington County, which surrounds Bristol, passed a similar restrictive zoning ordinance on Feb. 14, and at least three counties have since adopted resolutions declaring their "pro-life stance," according to the Family Foundation. The cops show up every time.. Their identity has not been released. But Derzis is also girding herself for many more post-Roe battles in the future. "He died a hero," Adam Oakey said. Bregman said he hoped the plea would bring some closure to the family, who was in court Thursday.
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