Authorities said Friday's shooting was an isolated incident between two Washington Middle School students who were believed to be about 13 years old. }); ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: News of a shooting incident, just three days after students resumed classes at Washington Middle School, has left everyone devastated. The conflict is not unique to this border community, which boasts a spot where a person can stand in Virginia and Tennessee at the same time. My 'Bennie' will never have that chance. Sanchez (Jemez, Laguna, Navajo) says that there are ways to prevent this kind of situation from happening again by providing awareness to the root issue that there are laws in place that require translators for people in medical emergencies. Thus far, they've been unsuccessful. It's a struggle that residents like Koch weren't expecting. If I could, I would ask for him to be in prison for the duration of his life," Hargrove's mother, Colette Wise said. } The victim - who has not been named - was rushed to hospital where he died from his injuries. [12] The trial was later moved to Seattle, Washington due to media publicity. At the request of some concerned citizens, the socially conservative, faith-based Family Foundation of Virginia helped draft an amendment to the city's zoning code that says, apart from where the existing clinic sits, land can't be used to end a "pre-born human life.". You scared their parents, " Judge Catherine R. Begaye said. Who is Ethan Hooper? 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. Michael said the crisis triage centers that are already set up can act as regional resources. I always tell my kids, if someone is picking on somebody, you need to stand up to them. You also dont get bullied. 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. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ SIX SHOTS IN THAT TIME. 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. He had stated, "He felt like he was God and would laugh to himself. That they do tells us there is more work to be done. hitType: 'event', }); WARNER WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE ACTION YOU TOOK ON THAT DAY WHEN YOU KILLED BENNY DIDNT JUST AFFECT HIS FAMILY. Just last night, a violent offender shot a man at a sports bar in Northeast Albuquerque. We are reaching out to offer our assistance to Principal Angela Rodriguez and to Superintendent Scott Elder.. 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. I think we all agree that those two environments are not the best for most people who are experiencing a crisis, she said. }) The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission oversees stream systems in the state. It still has a long journey ahead in the two and a half weeks that remain this session. The gunman, 14-year-old Barry Dale Loukaitis (/lukats/; born February 26, 1981), killed his algebra teacher and two students, and held his classmates hostage before a gym coach subdued him. 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. } Ben Ray Lujn reintroduces legislation to bolster recreational biking - By Alice Fordham, KUNM News. Shane Maier, with the Law Office of Adam Oakey, is working on that lawsuit with Frank Davis Jr. of Freedman Boyd Hollander Goldbern Urias & Ward P.A., alleging more could have been done to prevent that tragedy. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Juan Saucedo Jr. pleaded no contest to second-degree murder Thursday. A judge ruled the teen facing first-degree murder for shooting and killing another student at Washington Middle School will stay in jail. Dickson and her sister Lariat Williams, were with their father during his first visit to San Juan Regional Medical Center and noticed the medical staffs lack of communication with him. hitType: 'event', ga('ads.send', { It changed the Hargrove family forever and devastated hundreds of children, parents, school faculty and the community. He was the heart of his family and they would go to him whenever they had problems. 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. [7] [2][8] Loukaitis had hyperactivity, and was taking Ritalin at the time of the shooting. The Washington State Court of Appeals denied Loukaitis' request for a new trial in 1999. I do have empathy, but that's about it. DCPS said students at Sousa Middle School, on Ely Place SE, had to be placed on lockdown for 25 minutes. 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. 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. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ 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 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. 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. 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. "I'm frightened right now We've been experiencing a lot of crime on this block recently.". Witness says victim in Washington Middle School shooting was defending friends when he was shot. ", 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. Exploring WMS OHANA "PTA" Afterschool Activities Departments Student Body Government of Our School at a Glance He is deeply loves and missed every day. We just dont want this to happen to other families, said Lariat Williams. There won't be any postseason this year. This incident is a tragedy that has shaken our community. He then went to the school and saw his son being handcuffed. I just wish him the best. , 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. 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. The hospitals lack of accommodation for Larry Williams could be seeded under prejudice motives according to his daughter, Lariat. Was that even explained to my father, at all? she said. pg.acq.push(function() { They also say the gun was recovered at the scene. }); The local pastors were on hand to spread that message. We can only imagine the terror felt by students, teachers and staff as they took cover in a place where they should feel safe. Me and him would always play around with each other..like wrestling in gym class, said a friend of the victim. 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. His condition worsened and Williams died the next day from respiratory failure. Thanks for contacting us. He called his wife to see if she had taken the gun, and she said no. Police say theyre also looking into surveillance at the school and surrounding businesses to make sure the entire event is captured. Chris Hess, who as pastor of St. Anne Catholic Church has advocated for the zoning change. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company. a 13-year-old student shot and killed at Washington . }); Saucedos father told officials that he noticed his gun was missing around noon on Friday. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Prosecution also said that he had gotten ideas from the Stephen King novel Rage and the films Natural Born Killers and The Basketball Diaries. Police have described the shooting as an isolated incident and were seen handcuffing the 13-year-old outside the school on Friday afternoon. Washington has a school-based threat assessment program that went into effect statewide for the 2020-2021 school year, according to the state's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Bennie might be gone, but backers of Bennies Bill say its a way for him to live on. It was 100 percent Bennie," Hargrove's mentor said. They really need to pay attention that theyre serving the whole population, not just one certain race.. "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. It includes having at least 10 years of experience with New Mexico water resources, being employed or acting in specific water-related positions and having minimal geographic overlap with other commissioners. Hargrove's family was heartbroken as they pleaded their case. It goes to the governors desk if passed by the House. 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. The security comes from how the clinician and peers are trained to interact with individuals, Michael said. "I feel like Bennie is finally being laid to rest, kind of like he closed his eyes down to go to sleep. hitType: 'event', },false) When police arrived at the school, they found Hargrove with several gunshot wounds. Edlio Login Powered by Edlio. KOB-TV, LLC In 2021, they found representation with the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico and the Fine Law Firm. "We're going to keep on going forward and do everything that we can to protect life," he said. (206) 252-2600. The person is believed to have taken his . "It's just a terrible day for APS. "What hurts even more is that it was your child that did this to another child. "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. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. }); 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. Friday was just the third day of classes for the school district. He died at a hospital. The mission of Washington Middle School is to prepare our students with the experiences, skills, and knowledge essential for continued success. 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. Are there going to be fresh ideas or are there going to be innovative ideas coming? she asked. Updates to follow. Washington Middle School Update: Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on the campus of Washington Middle School this afternoon. APS says extra officers will be brought in the coming weeks, to not only increase security but also to provide assurance and support for students who need it. "So there was a good while that they were arguing and having this confrontation before the gun was pulled.". He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries. Senate Bill 58 would compile a new list of qualifications people must meet in order to get the unpaid commissioner gig with the Interstate Stream Commission, a subdivision of the Office of the State Engineer. ga('ads.send', { No one else was injured in the incident and the resource officer was praised for his quick action. Saucedo has been charged with an open count of murder and unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises. 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. Boom boom, boom boom, everybody just starts running. 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. Gov. 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. Florida Teacher Suspended After He Made White Students Act as Servants For Black Students, Who Was Abby Choi? His rich knowledge of traditional Navajo customs and traditions are lost with his passing. The state House approved an expansion to the states Human Rights Act Friday that would further protect transgender New Mexicans from discrimination. Loukaitis carried a hunting rifle and two handguns into his math class at Frontier Middle School in Moses Lake on Feb. 2, 1996. Albuquerque police said they were yet to determine how many shots were fired and what led to the incident. Useful Links. Virginia now has one of the South's most permissive abortion laws, which comforted Koch when Roe was overturned. [16][17] He was sentenced to serve two life sentences and an additional 205 years without the possibility of parole. A 14-year-old New Mexico boy accused of shooting and . Todays tragic event at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque means the terrible scourge of school violence has landed on our doorstep. Did they investigate? 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. The record was broken that year and again in 2022. That's just not a reputation that the people in Bristol want for their area," said foundation President Victoria Cobb. Now just over 14-years . Disturbing allegations are coming out of a lawsuit filed on behalf of Bennie Hargroves family. We want to serve our neighboring counties, she said. One neighbor says kids were outside during recess when 6 gun shots went off. Lujn also said that he enjoys mountain biking himself, and that the bill would make bike trails and outdoor spaces safer and more accessible. So, I think he's going to be resting. }); The proposal on the table, submitted by anti-abortion activists, was that they shouldn't. 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. After Roe, which triggered the Volunteer State's strict abortion law, the clinic hopped over the state line into Bristol, Virginia. "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." These tragedies should never occur. KOAT/ABC Aerial view of middle school shooting scene in Albuquerque. Hartsock said they don't believe there are any other shooters or victims. Police video shows Peake in a hospital bed asking to get his gun back because "that's my only weapon." This bill would tack on crisis triage centers as an option to take patients, voluntarily or not. A 14-year-old New Mexico boy accused of shooting and . Another new requirement under the bill is staggered terms so that not all the commissioners leave at once. YES. The announcement came after an earlier statement from the police wherein they tweeted: "APD is investigating a shooting on Washington Middle School property. Rep. Marian Matthews (D-Albuquerque) asked if this might go in the opposite direction and just make the board an inside group. The family said the options that Native Americans have for healthcare are slim when you live in rural areas of New Mexico. Witness says victim in Washington Middle School shooting was defending friends when he was shot (koat.com)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.Saucedo Jr. was charged with first-degree murder in Hargrove's death. Back to District Site. [4] Teacher and coach Jon Lane entered the classroom upon hearing the gunshots to find Loukaitis holding his classmates hostage. ga('ads.send', { 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. Amari Asbury, 13, was playing basketball when he heard the sound of gunfire. The teen was initially charged with an open count of murder and unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises. He said there was a fight of some sort when a student pulled out a gun and fired shots. 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 latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,166. Kyle . It's a terrible day for this community," Scott Elder, superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools, said. KRQE News 13 asked APS administrators and police were aware of that, they said they are looking into that. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KOAT-TV. 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. He says it was his new friend that got shot. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ The campus is secure at this time. District: Seattle School District No. 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. 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. Only a few days into the new school year and New Mexico's largest district was left reeling from the shooting. Our hearts ache for the victims family. After the hearing, Sawyer also expressed her thoughts following Saucedo's sentencing. Doesn't Recall Speaking With Mayor. 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. Unis claimed Loukaitis could not have bipolar disorder because his personality was not fully developed at the time of the shooting. He is a 14-year-old middle school student charged with shooting and killing his classmate, Bennie Hargrove, in August 2021. 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. Meanwhile, the New Mexico Public Education Department released the following statement Friday: This is a horrendous day for New Mexico. There are also limits on people being from the same irrigation or conservancy districts or sections. 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. Parents were seen picking their students up from school one-by-one after the shooting, telling local news outlets after making sure their children were safe that bullying hasn't been taken seriously at the school. "There is no justice that we could receive, because we can never get Bennie back. ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: News of a shooting incident, just three days after students resumed classes at Washington Middle School, has left everyone devastated. 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. 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. Headless Body of Missing Model Found in Refrigerator of Hong Kong Slaughter House as Police Arrest Ex-Husband and Father-In-Law, Who Was Jack Snyder? hitType: 'event', Lawmakers are once again considering a similar measure that would criminalize negligent gun storage in cases where a child brandishes the weapon or uses it to hurt someone. THERE IS NO PUNISHMENT TO A LOSS. 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. Theres weve been experiencing a lot of crime on this block recently. ", Prosecutors Donna Wise and John Knodell argued that Loukaitis had carefully planned the shooting,[14] getting ideas from the Pearl Jam song "Jeremy". 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. 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. "We're trying to figure out what we do at this point," said Koch, who supports abortion rights. This is just the third day of school for APS and some parents say its shocking to see this happen so soon. Thats because they have open spaces that dont require beds for patients and its a quick turnaround, she said. Briefing expected soon. 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. Albuquerque is on pace to shatter . We have APD working closely with school officials to investigate the crime and to provide assistance needed in the coming days.. Until hes 21 is fine but its only five years. My 'Bennie' will never have that chance. No other students were injured. 3 Mar. 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. The bill narrowly passed the House and is poised to be considered by the full Senate. The boy, believed to be 13, was fatally shot at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque, the Albuquerque Journal reported. APD Chief Harold Media released the following statement late Friday night: It is also another example of gun violence that is victimizing families around the nation. Of all the troubling video made public over a year of crisis at New Mexico State from the brawl involving basketball players to the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old, allegedly by one of those players, to the police interviews with the coach afterward one 42-minute log of footage might best explain how the school is in the mess it is today. Im frightened right now. 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).. We hope this brings some closure to the Hargrove family. Parents will need to accompany students and will need to remain with them the whole time," the Albuquerque Public School board tweeted. 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. "We're just on our heels all the time.". The Office of the State Engineer has similar concerns, according to the bills fiscal impact report. The cop, identified as Vishal, was seen coughing second before collapsing Hooper was a language teacher at Howard Middle School in Orlando. "I almost felt like I helped raise Bennie and that relationship was taken from me with his murder leaving me with so many questions and no answers.". Stewards for those water systems compiled a list of disaster recovery financial aid options. As you know, he was on his toes, like I waswondering what was going to happen. We are overwhelmed, he said. Sen. Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) is sponsoring the bill. One neighbortold KRQE 13 he heard about six gunshots ring out while students were outside in the schoolyard. Or perhaps opportunities to intervene before 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove was shot and killed at Washington Middle School in August? 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. One student shot another during lunch at Washington Middle School in New Mexico. "It's been a detriment.". While Republican Rep. Rod Montoya expressed worry about teens seeing each other's naked bodies in locker rooms, Democratic Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil argued the amendment would put trans students in physical and emotional danger. On the day of the shooting, Loukaitis was dressed as a Wild West-style gunslinger and was wearing a black duster. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. We hope this brings some closure to the Hargrove family.". Officers responded quickly as did school staff. Police said the victim . It just passed through its second Senate committee Thursday. The teen charged with shooting and killing 13-year-old classmate Bennie Hargrove on an Albuquerque middle school campus, Juan Saucedo Jr. has taken a no contest in the case. THERE IS NO JUSTICE THAT WE CAN RECEIVE BECAUSE WE CAN NEVER GET ANYTHING BACK. That rule no longer exists. How long will the ski season last in New Mexico? He is deeply loves and missed every day. Albuquerque police say a student at Washington Middle School was shot and killed by another student Friday. While such local ordinance changes are no longer necessary in Texas, which now has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country, Dickson says he and others will continue to pursue them in other states with liberal abortion statutes. . It would also increase the number of Indigenous members that serve on the commission. 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. 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. APD is reiterating there is no current danger to students and staff. 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.
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