Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced a series of juvenile weapon-related charges stemming from incidents at Albuquerque schools, according to posts made on August 21, 2025. The tweets detailed three separate cases involving students aged 15 and 16 who were charged with unlawful carrying of deadly weapons on school property.
In the first post, Bregman stated, "16-Year-Old Charged with Bringing Gun to West Mesa High School — A 16-year-old student has been charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school property after authorities say they found a gun in his waistband at West Mesa High School. Police say this incident is https://t.co/HqiuyE3oEO" (August 21, 2025).
A subsequent update followed later that evening regarding another incident: "15-year-old charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school property. Tonight, a 15-year-old Albuquerque High School student was booked into a juvenile facility in Albuquerque. Police charged him with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises, https://t.co/FFuDs3rZzJ" (August 21, 2025).
Bregman's third tweet reported an additional charge involving another minor: "15-year-old Del Norte High School student charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school grounds - Tonight, a 15-year-old Del Norte High School student was booked into a juvenile facility in Albuquerque. Earlier this afternoon, police charged the teen with unlawful https://t.co/CpIZ4zFKvt" (August 21, 2025).
Incidents involving weapons on school campuses have drawn increased scrutiny in recent years across the United States as communities and law enforcement work to address concerns about safety and youth violence. In New Mexico specifically, efforts have intensified around preventing gun violence among minors through legislation and collaboration between local agencies.
The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s office has played an active role in prosecuting such cases and communicating developments to the public through official channels.
