He said there was a fight of some sort when a student pulled out a gun and fired shots. 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? There were 35 school shootings in 2021 that resulted in injuries or deaths, 25 of which occurred after August 1. We are reaching out to offer our assistance to Principal Angela Rodriguez and to Superintendent Scott Elder.. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { The middle school shooting spurred legislation that ended up stalling during last year's session. On the day of the shooting, Loukaitis was dressed as a Wild West-style gunslinger and was wearing a black duster. Sixty-four Washington Archers will be competing at the Iowa Archery State Tournament this weekend in Des Moines. They did not talk to my dad, they didnt ask him if he was okay or what was wrong. "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. 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. The gunfire at Washington Middle School marked the second shooting in New Mexico's largest city in less than 24 hours. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KOAT-TV. 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. President Joe Biden announced in January that the federal government will end its own version May 11. Police have described the shooting as an isolated incident and were seen handcuffing the 13-year-old outside the school on Friday afternoon. "There is no justice that we could receive, because we can never get Bennie back. "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. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { Saucedo Jr. will stay in CYFD custody at the juvenile detention center. [4] Teacher and coach Jon Lane entered the classroom upon hearing the gunshots to find Loukaitis holding his classmates hostage. Bregman said that without a law like this on the books, the district attorneys office cant charge Saucedos parents in connection to the Washington Middle School shooting. 13-year-old bully fired six bullets. }); It changed the Hargrove family forever and devastated hundreds of children, parents, school faculty and the community. @krqe pic.twitter.com/04bdBMYD6C. Jonathan Martinez is the acequia lead at the commission. So he went over there to go tell him don't be doing that. APD says the male suspect believed to have been the shooter is in custody. I do have empathy, but that's about it. Another new requirement under the bill is staggered terms so that not all the commissioners leave at once. "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. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); pic.twitter.com/wWkCKWYrdZ. We hope this brings some closure to the Hargrove family. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman also spoke on the incident.This was a terrible tragedy for everyone involved, Bregman said. 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. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Doesn't Recall Speaking With Mayor. 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. Track Bennies Bill (House Bill 9) during the legislative session. 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. According to documents, they were also notified, that same day, that Saucedo Jr. brought a gun to school. So, I think he's going to be resting. "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." Abortion "is just under attack and it's going to be for years," she said. The campus is secure at this time. APD is reiterating there is no current danger to students and staff. 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. California's coronavirus emergency officially ended Feb. 28, nearly three years after Gov. Part of the bills intention is also to reduce incarceration rates, but the small number of centers could limit that potential, according to the report. 3 Mar. According to reports, the shooting at the school was an isolated incident and it's not being investigated as a mass shooting. Officers responded quickly as did school staff. 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. "There is no justice that we could receive, because we can never get Bennie back. Arvizu said he was never made aware of it. 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. 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 we just kind of thought we were being brushed off just because we were Native American, said Williams. Michigan Student Killed by 14-Year-Old and 13-Year-Old Boys in Attempted Carjacking After Offering Them Ride to Home. 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. eventAction: 'load' SIX SHOTS IN THAT TIME. let gads_event; We hope this brings some closure to the Hargrove family.". ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Juan Saucedo Jr. pleaded no contest to second-degree murder Thursday. A school resource officer and a police officer, who were nearby, immediately rushed to the scene and were able to "de-escalate the situation.". The lawn outside the U.S. Capitol is covered with 7,000 pairs of empty shoes to memorialize the 7,000 children killed by gun violence since the Sandy Hook school shooting, in a display organized . Students were made safe quickly by school personnel and APS Police, said Kyle Hartstock with the police department. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos, by: KRQE Staff, Jami Seymore, Courtney Allen, Allison Giron. Theres also a potential legal risk, according to the report, because patients who are involuntarily admitted to hospitals must be evaluated psychiatrically to ensure they arent a harm to themselves or others. Public 6-8. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman also spoke on the incident. Albuquerque Public Schools asked that parents picked up their children as soon as. Just last night, a violent offender shot a man at a sports bar in Northeast Albuquerque. 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. One student shot another during lunch at Washington Middle School in New Mexico. BUT IT WAS 100%, BARELY. [12] The trial was later moved to Seattle, Washington due to media publicity. Republicans also proposed an exemption for religious institutions that receive public funding. They can be more socially conservative, with residents who object to abortion on moral grounds. It would also increase the number of Indigenous members that serve on the commission. 1 03/01/23 Students Shine in Mock Interviews 02/28/23 A shooting on Nov. 30, in which a student killed four people and injured seven. She said most patients in other states who come into involuntarily transfer decide to get into voluntary care because its a nicer place than a jail or an emergency department.. 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. 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. The makeup of the board really should be more reflective of the diversity of water users in the state, Wirth said. An investigation has been launched and police are looking into how the teen got the weapon, according to local media reports. 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. 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 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. Two players quit after the hazing allegations. After Roe, which triggered the Volunteer State's strict abortion law, the clinic hopped over the state line into Bristol, Virginia. APS releases video of deadly Washington Middle School shooting Im frightened right now. Sen. Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) is sponsoring the bill. That's when anti-abortion advocates began pushing back. [5] Loukaitis' parents separated in 1995, after his mother discovered her husband was having an affair. 5 min read. That amendment also failed. 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. 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 public health orders were last extended in January, as the omicron variant was driving up the case count. statement on Washington Middle School shooting Aug 13, 2021 | Press Releases SANTA FE - Gov. This was a terrible tragedy for everyone involved, District Attorney Sam Bregman said. The day before the deadly shooting, they claim Washington Middle School staff were notified but took no action on a report of bullying. No closure, just peace of rest for Bennie, but no closure, Vanessa Sawyer, Bennies grandmother, said. Ezzell said she can still see the appointees becoming political, despite the bills intention against that. Washington Middle school proudly serves students in 6th through 8th grade at the western edge of downtown in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was like a cowboy who refused to accept that he couldnt do anything and would find a way. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. In Texas, even before Roe was overturned, more than 40 towns prohibited abortion services inside their city limits. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { 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. }); In 2021, they found representation with the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico and the Fine Law Firm. Peake, who said he was acting in self-defense, has not been charged with a crime. Thus far, they've been unsuccessful. August 13, 2021, 1:32 PM. Most students were out in the schoolyard then since it was lunchtime. The gunfire at Washington Middle School during the lunch hour Friday marked the second shooting in Albuquerque in less than 24 hours. a 13-year-old student shot and killed at Washington . Im just trying to stay strong for my grandkids and the rest of my family. 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 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. WASHINGTON While Friday's shooting in the Van Ness area of Upper Northwest D.C . How could this have been missed? said Lynlaria Dickson, his daughter. Or perhaps opportunities to intervene before 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove was shot and killed at Washington Middle School in August? The legislation passed unanimously through the House Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday. 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. And for some people whose symptoms come off as frightening or aggressive, there are staff who know how to work with that, she said. ga('ads.send', { media-tech companies with hubs around the world. Unis claimed Loukaitis could not have bipolar disorder because his personality was not fully developed at the time of the shooting. pic.twitter.com/B5UTHA3VJo. The Albuquerque Journal reports the measure, House Bill 207, updates several categories of protected classes already listed in the act and adds gender. Lujn also said that he enjoys mountain biking himself, and that the bill would make bike trails and outdoor spaces safer and more accessible. His condition worsened and Williams died the next day from respiratory failure. One said the "guardrails" designed to protect students and faculty had all but disappeared. pg.acq.push(function() { The legislation passed unanimously through the House Agriculture, Acequias and Water Resources Committee on Thursday, despite repeated concerns brought up by different legislators. A suspect in a Washington, D.C. shooting that left four people injured used a "sniper-type setup" and fired more than 20 rounds, authorities said Friday. "Because there's so much churn in our upper administration, we never get to the point of hammering out who is actually accountable for upholding policies," Bronstein said. It changed the Hargrove family forever and devastated hundreds of children, parents, school faculty and the community. Its just a terrible day for APS, terrible day for this community.. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries. But this year, the program disintegrated. Some responded with a hug. My 'Bennie' will never have that chance. 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. After the hearing, Sawyer also expressed her thoughts following Saucedo's sentencing. This incident is a tragedy that has shaken our community. He is a 14-year-old middle school student charged with shooting and killing his classmate, Bennie Hargrove, in August 2021. Thats because they have open spaces that dont require beds for patients and its a quick turnaround, she said. Please help prevent gun violence and bullying, Sawyer said. It's being reported that Saucedo was showing off his gun to other students since morning. 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. As you know, he was on his toes, like I waswondering what was going to happen. Preston Sanchez, the familys attorney with the ACLU, said the hospital should be held liable for not attending to the needs of their patients., The San Juan Regional Medical Center is to blame for not training their staff, not providing adequate language services for patients, Sanchez said. The judge ruled Juan Saucedo Jr. to remain behind bars in CYFD custody until the age of 21 in the murder of Bennie Hargrove. 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We just dont want this to happen to other families, said Lariat Williams. 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. Our hearts ache for the victims family. The Associated Press spoke to more than a dozen people affiliated with the university, many of whom expressed deep concerns with leadership at the school. "People feel terrible for the students. "I feel like Bennie is finally being laid to rest, kind of like he closed his eyes down to go to sleep. Due to the ongoing investigation, we are asking that parents pick up their children as soon as they can. Now, however, her relief has been replaced by anxiety. The local pastors were on hand to spread that message. Michael said the crisis triage centers that are already set up can act as regional resources. } 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. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2012 that people convicted of murder, which they committed when they were under 18 years of age, could not receive automatic life terms without parole and in 2016, the court ruled that the policy would also be applied retroactively. Department officers search a student after a shooting at Washington . Was that even explained to my father, at all? she said. It next goes to the House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee. 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. "He died a hero," Adam Oakey said. It said these standards would make it hard to find candidates that meet the complex and burdensome restrictions or who would be willing to volunteer to do so.. 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. "I'm frightened right now We've been experiencing a lot of crime on this block recently.". Many already reuniting with their students. 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. Washington Middle School Update: Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on the campus of Washington Middle School this afternoon. We can only imagine the terror felt by families rushing to pick up their children, fearing the worst. The bill was amended in a Senate committee and passed that chamber with a 30-6 vote. WARNER WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE ACTION YOU TOOK ON THAT DAY WHEN YOU KILLED BENNY DIDNT JUST AFFECT HIS FAMILY. It now heads to the Senate. While official authorities have yet to make announcements regarding the incident, a news outlet interviewed a boy named Amari Asbury, with the permission of his mother. Two days later, Arvizu fired the coach, Greg Heiar. The bill narrowly passed the House and is poised to be considered by the full Senate. This was a terrible tragedy for everyone involved, Bregman said. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of Anyone living in the Four Corners of the state would still have to travel hundreds of miles to access the existing centers. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ 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. He said the goal is to diversify commissioners. We are one of the worlds fastest growing . 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. And the senseless and violent death of a child in our protection is, indeed, the worst. Edlio Login Powered by Edlio. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), We did everything we could, we trusted the medical providers at San Juan Regional Medical Center because theyre the experts, they know all the medical terminologies, and everything that happens to a persons body, Dickson said. 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. Did the school know about the gun? Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. "The student who fired the weapon is on our custody right now, pending an investigation. He called his wife to see if she had taken the gun, and she said no. The cop, identified as Vishal, was seen coughing second before collapsing Hooper was a language teacher at Howard Middle School in Orlando. 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. Now just over 14-years . The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. "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. Shelley Koch, a longtime resident of southwest Virginia, had witnessed a similar scene many Sunday mornings after church services. No other students were injured. "But instead they chose to ignore the dangerous condition they were creating at Washington Middle School.". THERE IS NO JUSTICE THAT WE CAN RECEIVE BECAUSE WE CAN NEVER GET ANYTHING BACK. He is deeply loves and missed every day. I want to also say thank you to the staff at Washington Middle School who showed tremendous strength and courage especially our school resource officer who ran toward the situation and tried to de-escalate the situation." Police are also looking into where the shooter got the gun. "It changed the Hargrove family forever and devastated hundreds of children, parents, school faculty and the community.". "So there was a good while that they were arguing and having this confrontation before the gun was pulled.". 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. A few grimaced as they squeezed past. } While many details are still unknown, we do know that shots were fired, that a child is dead, and that someone is in custody. JUNIOR WAS CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE MURDER IN HARGROVES DEATH. Washington Manor Middle School 1170 Fargo Ave, San Leandro, CA 94579 Phone: (510) 317-5501 Fax: (510) 895-8961 . 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. In 2020 when Democrats were in full control of state government they rolled back restrictions on abortion services, envisioning the state as a safe haven for access. Before Roe, an abortion clinic had operated for decades in Bristol, Tennessee. Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell (R-Roswell) said there could be a very narrow field of applicants that fit under this legislation. I really wish I would have asked more questions.. Friends of the student killed in a shooting started a memorial Friday night outside the school. He then went to the school and saw his son being handcuffed.