Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman posted a series of updates on August 22, 2025, regarding recent judicial actions involving juveniles and firearm-related incidents in Albuquerque schools.
In one post, Bregman announced the sentencing of a teenager involved in a high-profile school assault: "Teen Sentenced for Assaulting, Shooting Middle School Janitor Today, a judge sentenced the teen involved in the 2023 assault and shooting of a janitor at Kennedy Middle School to the maximum penalty allowed under New Mexico law. He will remain in custody until he turns 21. He's" (August 22, 2025).
Another update concerned a suspect charged with murder dating back to 2020. According to Bregman: "JUDGE ORDERS DETENTION OF SUSPECT CHARGED IN 2020 MURDER CASE -- ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A judge has ordered a 20-year-old man to remain in custody as he faces charges for a murder that occurred when he was 15 years old. The suspect, whose name cannot be released due to his age at" (August 22, 2025).
Bregman also provided an update on recent arrests related to firearms on school property: "UPDATE RE: MULTIPLE TEENS ARRESTED FOR FIREARM-RELATED INCIDENTS AT ABQ SCHOOLS -- *West Mesa High School - 16-Year-Old Detained: On August 20, 2025, a 16-year-old student at West Mesa High School was arrested for carrying a firearm on school premises. Police responded after a" (August 22, 2025).
These cases come amid ongoing concerns about youth violence and gun-related incidents in Albuquerque schools. Under New Mexico law, juveniles convicted of serious offenses can be held in custody until they reach the age of majority or until age limits specified by statute.
