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. We share in your grief and pain as we once again are called upon to reflect on our failure as adults and as a society to protect and preserve the lives and health of our children., Robert Browman/The Albuquerque Journal via AP, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Commander Kyle Hartsock said in a press conference, Deli worker killed in apparent robbery on Upper East Side, Fiance of slain reporter aims to raise $50K to have his baby, Man shot in the face in apparent robbery while pumping gas in NYC, College baseball player killed in shooting outside church. 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She filed for divorce against her husband in January 1996. pg.acq.push(function() { Peake broke curfew and went to the dormitory complex of one of the students involved in the fight at the football stadium. "I feel like Bennie is finally being laid to rest, kind of like he closed his eyes down to go to sleep. 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 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. That pool that were going to be able to find people that are actually qualified to work in and that want to work in it, were deflating, she said. He said there was a fight of some sort when a student pulled out a gun and fired shots. WASHINGTON While Friday's shooting in the Van Ness area of Upper Northwest D.C . The 67-year-old spoke primarily Navajo and relied on his wife, Lenora Williams, to help translate for him. Maier said the suspect, Juan Saucedo Jr., had a "long history of violence and bullying." 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. It changed the Hargrove family forever and devastated hundreds of children, parents, school faculty and the community. 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. The Interstate Stream Commission is already dealing with general staff vacancies affecting operations. Shelley Koch, a longtime resident of southwest Virginia, had witnessed a similar scene many Sunday mornings after church services. The August attack left New Mexico's largest school district reeling and marked the second shooting in Albuquerque in less than 24 hours. 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. Please help prevent gun violence and bullying, Sawyer said. 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. District: Seattle School District No. "We're going to keep on going forward and do everything that we can to protect life," he said. And they were punching him. According to the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office,. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Excluded from this list are the following: Incidents that occurred during wars Incidents that occurred as a result of police actions Murder-suicides by rejected suitors or estranged spouses The community support for Lawrence Anzures speaks volumes about his character and the tragic loss experienced by his family and friends. He added that the commission was trying to fill more positions. It was 100 percent Bennie," Hargrove's mentor said. It said he "had shown this firearm to his friends" a day before allegedly killing Bennie Hargrove. Loukaitis carried a hunting rifle and two handguns into his math class at Frontier Middle School in Moses Lake on Feb. 2, 1996. 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. Albuquerque police said they were yet to determine how many shots were fired and what led to the incident. Peake was taken to the hospital with leg wounds that required surgery. She saw kids running outside and so she ran for cover inside the building. His rich knowledge of traditional Navajo customs and traditions are lost with his passing. Jonathan Martinez is the acequia lead at the commission. Police said the victim 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove was trying to protect another boy who was being bullied. In that video, captured on police body cam, an officer is interviewing the university's $500,000-a-year chancellor, Dan Arvizu, and his wife, Sheryl Arvizu. Travis died from his gunshot wounds. During these fraught days at New Mexico State, where the once-treasured men's basketball program has been shelved for the season after that fatal shooting and a gruesome allegation of locker-room hazing, the Arvizu police video is a reminder of who is ultimately responsible at a university that has, in many eyes, become unhinged in areas well beyond basketball. 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. Lujn also said that he enjoys mountain biking himself, and that the bill would make bike trails and outdoor spaces safer and more accessible. 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. Bennie Hargrove, 13, was a student at the Washington Middle School, said Albuquerque Police at a news conference. 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. The gunfire at Washington Middle School marked the second shooting in New Mexico's largest city in less than 24 hours. } 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. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) 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. And we just kind of thought we were being brushed off just because we were Native American, said Williams. Saucedo has been charged with an open count of murder and unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises. Bennie did the two things I always tell my kids to do and he died because of it.". 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. Police are also looking into where the shooter got the gun. Before Roe was overturned, such zoning restrictions would have been unconstitutional, noted ACLU attorney Geri Greenspan. We must continue to do everything in our power to address the scourge of gun violence in our state. 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. KOAT/ABC Aerial view of middle school shooting scene in Albuquerque. hitType: 'event', 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. The victim's mother wiped away tears after a. Republicans also proposed an exemption for religious institutions that receive public funding. [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]. 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.". 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. And he was all he was speaking spanish and rounding out the gun and cocked it all year. He had stated, "He felt like he was God and would laugh to himself. I do have empathy, but that's about it. ", The school later confirmed that the campus was secure. Many already reuniting with their students. Bennie Hargrove bill progresses through Senate. No one else was injured in the incident and the resource officer was praised for his quick action. The gunman was soon apprehended by the school personnel, police said. pg.acq.push(function() { Hartsock said they don't believe there are any other shooters or victims. THE 13 YEAR OLD STUDENT SHOT AND KILLED AT WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL IN 2021. 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.. 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. "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. 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. Ezzell said she can still see the appointees becoming political, despite the bills intention against that. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. 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. We are overwhelmed, he said. I would say about right here and here we are 10 minutes later and theres cops everywhere, said Ross Rader. Washington Middle School. Friday was just the third day of classes for the school district. The downtown school was placed on lockdown as cops flooded . 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. "It's just a terrible day for APS. A shooting at a school and the loss of a schoolmate are terrible and traumatic events for students, families, and the community. "I feel like Bennie is finally being laid to rest, kind of like he closed his eyes down to go to sleep. KOB-TV, LLC Virginia now has one of the South's most permissive abortion laws, which comforted Koch when Roe was overturned. California's coronavirus emergency officially ended Feb. 28, nearly three years after Gov. The lapsing of the orders signals an end to the expanded legal powers of governors to suspend laws in response to the once mysterious disease. A FAMILY HAS RECEIVED BILLYS DEATH. This has been widely misunderstood because MTV had strong anti-violence imagery rules. Police have described the shooting as an isolated incident and were seen handcuffing the 13-year-old outside the school on Friday afternoon. Dan Arvizu denied the affair. 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. "This is why excellent leadership, thoughtful decision making and wise use of (limited) resources are so important.". In 2019, Gov. The Albuquerque Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at Washington Middle School at around . However, much of the debate on the House floor focused on trans people especially in schools. Earlier this month, former janitor Kristopher Clay of an Oregon school was arrested for stocking weapons for mass shootings. 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. President Joe Biden announced in January that the federal government will end its own version May 11. His attorney had raised issues of the boy's competency early on, saying the teen needed counseling and treatment for mental health issues. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company. Or perhaps opportunities to intervene before 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove was shot and killed at Washington Middle School in August? And for some people whose symptoms come off as frightening or aggressive, there are staff who know how to work with that, she said. Hargrove's family was heartbroken as they pleaded their case. 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. 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. . The Aggies continued to play for nearly three more months. Sadly, a child lost his life because a classmate brought a gun to school. We are one of the worlds fastest growing }); But this year, the program disintegrated. 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. SIX SHOTS IN THAT TIME. Saucedo has been charged with an open count of murder and unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises. District Happenings District News UPDATE: Power Restored at City Center - Wednesday, Mar. hitType: 'event', Theres a lot of discrimination, we know that. 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. 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. 13-year-old bully fired six bullets. The Williams familys reason for bringing their tragedy to the public is so it doesnt happen again. The Albuquerque Journal reports the measure, House Bill 207, updates several categories of protected classes already listed in the act and adds gender. He is deeply loves and missed every day. He was a tough kid that was able to handle the life situations that we both went through really well. Next steps for the 13-year-old suspect in fatal Washington Middle School shooting Spencer Schacht Updated: March 2, 2022 - 11:57 AM Published: August 16, 2021 - 4:14 PM ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. After. }); [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. Five weeks after the fight, the players headed to Albuquerque for one of the season's most anticipated games, against the Lobos. @krqe pic.twitter.com/04bdBMYD6C. 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 language barrier led to a gap in the examination. It requires that we as citizens of New Mexico, that Indigenous people of New Mexico, that our lawmakers and our courts are aware of not only this, the scenario in which Larry was subjected to, but aware of the fact that there are laws that require the standards to be applied, he said. New Mexico is extending health orders related to COVID-19 one final time through the end of the month. Our officers put themselves in danger to keep people safe. Due to the ongoing investigation, we are asking that parents pick up their children as soon as they can. Updates to follow. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries. He says hes frightened right now. The mission of Washington Middle School is to prepare our students with the experiences, skills, and knowledge essential for continued success. The bill was amended in a Senate committee and passed that chamber with a 30-6 vote. 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. }); Thats very exciting, Rep. Kathleen Cates (D-Rio Rancho) said. Police said the victim 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove was trying to protect another boy who was being bullied. Now, however, "we're sort of in uncharted legal territory," she said. List of school shooting in Washington from 1994 to present. 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.