August 13, 2021, 1:32 PM. "What hurts even more is that it was your child that did this to another child. New Mexico teen pleads no contest in fatal school shooting - By Susan Montoya Bryan Associated Press. Todays tragic event at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque means the terrible scourge of school violence has landed on our doorstep. Not too long ago there was a shooting over here. Videos recorded by students give a graphic account of what unfolded inside a Florida high school Feb. 14. 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. It was his second day of school. APS releases video of deadly Washington Middle School shooting "I realized how little I knew about the workings of local government," she said. An APS police officer who was on scene and outside when the shooting occurred was able to rush over deescalate situation and take offender into custody without any further violence., Especially our school resource officer who ran towards the event and tried to help and deescalated the situation and provide assistance to the victim, said APS Superintendent Scott Elder. "Here we are 10 minutes later and there's cops everywhere," Ross Rader told the outlet. The legislation passed unanimously through the House Agriculture, Acequias and Water Resources Committee on Thursday, despite repeated concerns brought up by different legislators. APD is reiterating there is no current danger to students and staff. WARNER WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE ACTION YOU TOOK ON THAT DAY WHEN YOU KILLED BENNY DIDNT JUST AFFECT HIS FAMILY. President Joe Biden announced in January that the federal government will end its own version May 11. The athletic director's job seems secure: When Arvizu dismantled basketball for the season, he went out of his way to back Mario Moccia, who is in his 10th year as AD. hitType: 'event', HOWEVER, SOCIETAL INCIDENT, NO CONTEST, PLEA TO SECOND DEGREE MURDER, HARD RULES, FAMILY HEARTBROKEN AS THEY PLEADED THEIR CASE. There is no punishment that can equate to a loss my family has received to Bennie's death," Hargrove's grandmother, Vanessa Sawyer said. New Mexico is extending health orders related to COVID-19 one final time through the end of the month. He became more confused and his death got worse as the day went on. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued the following statement following the on-campus shooting death of a Washington Middle School student in Albuquerque: "I am horrified and heartbroken by today's events in Albuquerque. Police said the victim 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove was trying to protect another boy who was being bullied. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ October 2008:15-year-old Quincy Coleman was shot and killed behind Garfield High School in Seattle.A 20-year-old was later charged with . ", Prosecutors Donna Wise and John Knodell argued that Loukaitis had carefully planned the shooting,[14] getting ideas from the Pearl Jam song "Jeremy". In 2019, Gov. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. "I don't know about forgiveness right now. And he was all he was speaking spanish and rounding out the gun and cocked it all year. Unis claimed Loukaitis could not have bipolar disorder because his personality was not fully developed at the time of the shooting. Thats very exciting, Rep. Kathleen Cates (D-Rio Rancho) said. The bill passed the House on a 47-to-20 vote with some Republicans joining Democrats in support. pg.acq.push(function() { Bennie Hargrove bill progresses through Senate. A 14-year-old New Mexico boy accused of shooting and . Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KOB via our online formor call 505-243-4411. It also lays out that there cant be more than five commissioners from the same political party. The Aggies continued to play for nearly three more months. ga('ads.send', { No one else was injured in the incident and the resource officer was praised for his quick action. While there are no classes., grief counselors will be present on campus. Volunteer High School: Person with gun seen at Tennessee school, students evacuated, #IfIDieInASchoolShooting: American students share heartbreaking messages amid increasing school shootings, This is Amari, hes an 8th grader at Washington Middle School. If your child wants to talk, answer questions simply and honestly. She said its not necessary because the purpose of the facility is to aid with behavioral health needs, not typically violent behaviors. FILE - Family members wait to pick up students after a fatal shooting at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Aug. 13, 2021. Michael said a range of people could be brought over, from someone whos intoxicated to a person thats suicidal to someone just having a bad day. 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.. Officials at the school's Office of Institutional Equity looked into the allegations for possible conflict-of-interest issues, though there was no report filed. That's just not a reputation that the people in Bristol want for their area," said foundation President Victoria Cobb. 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Wirth said his legislation was spurred by a previous Interstate Stream Commission that was dysfunctional, insular and politicizing issues. Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KOB via our online formor call 505-243-4411. Peake was taken to the hospital with leg wounds that required surgery. The student who was shot has unfortunately passed away," said Deputy Commander Kyle Hartsock. Now, however, her relief has been replaced by anxiety. I would like Bennie to be remembered as a hero, and he gave the ultimate sacrifice. Travis died from his gunshot wounds. I TRULY HOPE THAT ONE CHOOSES TO BE. A press release issued by Lujn said that as the outdoor recreation economy grows, this legislation capitalizes on New Mexicos 21 million acres of rich landscapes. It puts a lot of fellow students at a very young age were talking 14 years old now, 12 and 13 at the time it puts them all through a traumatic experience and the likelihood of getting any different result is minute, Bregman said. After the hearing, Sawyer also expressed her thoughts following Saucedo's sentencing. 'Very open to the idea': Julia Wandelt takes DNA test to verify if she is missing Swiss girl Livia Schepp, Kayla Lemieux: Teacher with prosthetic Z-cup breasts suspended WITH PAY after pics show her dressed as man, 'We have lots to reveal': Madeleine McCann lookalike Julia Wandelt posts footage of meeting with PI probing claims, Lindsay Clancy case: Psychologist reveals psychosis red flags family members could have spotted, Horror at Larchwood Care! We are reaching out to offer our assistance to Principal Angela Rodriguez and to Superintendent Scott Elder.. POW, POW, POW, POW, POW. The boy who was killed was a" hero, "Police Chief Harold . 13-year-old bully fired six bullets. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. Debra Mehaffey, who has spent more than a decade protesting outside abortion clinics, said people are coming to Bristol from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, "all over to come get abortions, you know, because they can't get them in their state.". Another student, 13-year-old Natalie Hintz, sustained critical gunshot wounds to the right arm and abdomen, and was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. His mother, Jo Ann Phillips, was a domineering woman who became increasingly distant and began speaking of suicide. (Ryan Laughlin/KOB 4 TV via AP) pg.acq.push(function() { 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. The 67-year-old spoke primarily Navajo and relied on his wife, Lenora Williams, to help translate for him. They should be able to find the answers, or tell us what was happening.. He is currently imprisoned at the Clallam Bay Corrections Center in Washington State. 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. My 'Bennie' will never have that chance. }); 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. "The entire program has caught on fire, and the fire has burned down everything, and all that's left are the roots," said Jim Paul, the former NMSU AD who fired McCarthy. Officials will APD confirmed that the incident was an isolated shooting between two male students in the schoolyard during the lunch hour. According to reports, the shooting at the school was an isolated incident and it's not being investigated as a mass shooting. a 13-year-old student shot and killed at Washington . [12] The trial was later moved to Seattle, Washington due to media publicity. 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. "I mean he was protecting the sixth grade students, he was an eighth grader who was protecting them. It's a terrible day for this community," Scott Elder, superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools, said. Maybe down the line, but I don't know. It still has a long journey ahead in the two and a half weeks that remain this session. 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. This will happen if House Bill 373 makes it through the Roundhouse. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. It goes to the governors desk if passed by the House. They did not talk to my dad, they didnt ask him if he was okay or what was wrong. The judge ruled Juan Saucedo Jr. to remain behind bars in CYFD custody until the age of 21 in the murder of Bennie Hargrove. One neighbor says kids were outside during recess when 6 gun shots went off. JUNIOR WAS CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE MURDER IN HARGROVES DEATH. The ninth is the state engineer. It was 100 percent Bennie," Hargrove's mentor said. ABILITY IS MY SO THROUGH THE DAY WHEN HE DID THAT FIRST CHANCE AT LIFE THAT I NEVER DID IT AGAIN. Classes on Monday, August 17 have been canceled, announced the school which is in lockdown currently and officials had asked parents to come and collect their kids as soon as they can. My office has been and will remain in close contact with the district and local authorities as we await additional details of the investigation.. On Friday, February 2, 1996, Barry Loukaitis, an eighth grader at Frontier Junior High School in Moses Lake, Washington, arms himself with a rifle and two handguns, walks into his fifth-period Algebra class and shoots to death Manuel Vela Jr., 14; Arnie Fritz, 14; and teacher Leona Caires, a 49-year-old mother of four. "We're just on our heels all the time.". To get the patient back home, Michael said centers can offer transportation services, like the one in Doa Ana County does. The gunfire at Washington Middle School marked the second shooting in New Mexico's largest city in less than 24 hours. After the hearing, Sawyer also expressed her thoughts following Saucedo's sentencing. The campus is secure at this time. The gunman was soon apprehended by the school personnel, police said. [7] [2][8] Loukaitis had hyperactivity, and was taking Ritalin at the time of the shooting. Earlier this month, former janitor Kristopher Clay of an Oregon school was arrested for stocking weapons for mass shootings. That amendment also failed. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. ", "Bennie was a brave and never shy kid who loved to talk to everyone. 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. Bannister said school policy calls for employees to report misconduct to the Title IX office and that the university is "looking at additional support systems" for the future. Theres a big family here and I gotta stay strong for all of them right now.. Documents allege he was on a plan where he was supposed to be closely monitored. Boom boom, boom boom, everybody just starts running. How could this have been missed? said Lynlaria Dickson, his daughter. The state House approved an expansion to the states Human Rights Act Friday that would further protect transgender New Mexicans from discrimination. Two days later, Arvizu fired the coach, Greg Heiar. , VIDEO: Giant I-40 light poles sway in strong ABQ, Taxidermy birds used to make drones at New Mexico, PHOTOS: Storm leaves parts of state covered in snow, PHOTOS: Winter storm moves through NM leaving snow, PHOTOS: Storm causes snowy, icy roads across New, Map: New Mexico Veterans Monuments and Memorials, 13 Broadcast Pl SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Now just over 14-years . 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. New Mexico's hospitals were operating under standards of care that prioritize immediate medical emergencies. 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. 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. ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico New Mexico authorities said one student was killed and another was taken into custody following a . ", Although only one student was killed, a neighbor told KRQE TV that at least six gunshots were heard during the fatal shooting. The Office of the State Engineer has similar concerns, according to the bills fiscal impact report. New Mexico has had a health care provider shortage since before the pandemic, and the centers would need to have enough staff to keep up with an influx of involuntary patients. Updates to follow. [6] Barry talked his mother out of doing so, by having her write down her feelings.[5]. The Aggies have been to March Madness 11 times since McCarthy left after the 1997 season, always as a double-digit seed with a reputation for giving the big boys trouble; a year ago, they knocked off UConn in the first round. "While we're still seeing COVID cases, our preparedness and collaborative work have helped turn a once-in-a-century public health emergency into a manageable situation," Lujan Grisham said in a statement. His rich knowledge of traditional Navajo customs and traditions are lost with his passing. Police have not revealed what grade the two students were in. New Mexico teen pleads 'no contest' in murder of Bennie Hargrove, STRUGGLING WITH FORGIVENESS, BUT THE MOOD WAS SOMBER AND EMOTIONAL AS FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE VICTIM AND SUSPECT GATHERED AT TODAYS COURT HEARING FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF BENNIE HARGROVE. Stewards for those water systems compiled a list of disaster recovery financial aid options. "This is why excellent leadership, thoughtful decision making and wise use of (limited) resources are so important.". "Theres multiple times, if they would have followed their own policy, Bennie would be alive today," Maier said. The Interstate Stream Commission is already dealing with general staff vacancies affecting operations. Transportation is always a challenge, she said. Could more have been done to prevent this senseless tragedy? Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Skier Shiffrins quest for 86th win extended after, Olympic ticket sales for Paris Games gets off to, 7 Cubs pitchers combine for no-hitter vs Machado,, Mikal Bridges helps Nets rally to stun Celtics, 115-105, NASCAR star Elliott has leg surgery after snowboard, Washington Middle School students share what they saw during the shooting, New Mexico Gas Company leaders explain high winter gas bills, San Juan County sheriff who shot a dog tells his side of the story, New Mexico man sentenced for trafficking 45 lbs of meth from Mexico. The shooting was a lone incident when . 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. I go into Farmington, I get the looks all the time, and I hear people saying stuff, she said. The family is well familiar with that feeling from the bias they say they face around their community. SIX SHOTS IN THAT TIME. KRQE News 13 asked APS administrators and police were aware of that, they said they are looking into that. According to his family, the hospital didnt consider his language needs and did not call for a Navajo interpreter to be present with him during the visit with doctors. The gunfire at Washington. "I want to send out my thoughts and prayers. 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. Albuquerque Public Schools asked that parents picked up their children as soon as. Lane then grabbed the weapon from Loukaitis and wrestled him to the ground, later assisting in the evacuation of students. This is just the third day of school for APS and some parents say its shocking to see this happen so soon. 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. They really need to pay attention that theyre serving the whole population, not just one certain race.. "There is no justice that we could receive, because we can never get Bennie back. "I heard boom, boom, boom, boom, boom five times," said Asbury, speaking with the Journal as he was picked up from school by his . A 14-year-old New Mexico boy accused of shooting and . Prior to 2022, the highest number . THERE IS NO JUSTICE THAT WE CAN RECEIVE BECAUSE WE CAN NEVER GET ANYTHING BACK. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Michael said the crisis triage centers that are already set up can act as regional resources. There won't be any postseason this year. 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.". , 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. I am so happy that we have success in Las Cruces and we can copy that. The community support for Lawrence Anzures speaks volumes about his character and the tragic loss experienced by his family and friends. hitType: 'event', On Wednesday, their attorneys filed a a motion asking the courts to hold the San Juan Regional Medical Center liable for failing to provide Larry Williams with a Navajo interpreter, which they argue led to his misdiagnosis and death. The shooting took place at about 12:45 p.m. local time between two male students during a lunch break outside Washington Middle School. He's only going to do 6 years. The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission oversees stream systems in the state. The Frontier Middle School shooting was a school shooting that occurred on February 2, 1996, at Frontier Middle School in Moses Lake, Washington, United States. Senator Ben Ray Lujn this week reintroduced an Act in Congress designed to identify federal land that could be used for long-distance bike trails. However, that day she was unable to go with him to the San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. 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? He said an earlier fight led up to the shooting. BUT IT WAS 100%, BARELY. Officers responded quickly as did school staff. Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcome - By Kimberlee Kruesi, Sarah Rankin And Hilary Powell Associated Press. 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. } "We are hoping that everyone can come to the table and actually come to an agreement and make change together," Oakey said. 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. Guns are not permitted on New Mexico State's campus or on school-related road trips. 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. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of Hargrove's family was heartbroken as they pleaded their case. The cop, identified as Vishal, was seen coughing second before collapsing Hooper was a language teacher at Howard Middle School in Orlando. Theres weve been experiencing a lot of crime on this block recently. Before Roe, an abortion clinic had operated for decades in Bristol, Tennessee. Before Roe was overturned, such zoning restrictions would have been unconstitutional, noted ACLU attorney Geri Greenspan. It was 100 percent Bennie," Hargrove's mentor said. Also releasing a statement Friday is Mayor Tim Keller: Today, Washington Middle School children, teachers, staff, and families experienced what no one should, let alone at a place we trust is safe for our children. The officer had been called to the couple's house to resolve a dispute that came out of Sheryl's suspicion her husband was having an affair with a staff member at New Mexico State. Arvizu's five-year contract runs out in June and it won't be renewed, leaving NMSU to face the basketball crisis with top leadership again in transition. The victim - who has not been named - was rushed to hospital where he died from his injuries. While there's a lot to unpack about what led to the incident, the victim was a 13-year-old boy, the same age as the shooter. ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: News of a shooting incident, just three days after students resumed classes at Washington Middle School, has left everyone devastated. eventAction: 'render' 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.