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13-year-old New Mexico teen pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in peer shooting
A 13‑year‑old defendant in Las Cruces, New Mexico, entered a plea of involuntary manslaughter and negligent use of a firearm for the death of fellow 13‑year‑old Chris Carnero. The plea ends a trial that was set to begin the week of July 28. District Attorney Fernando Macías said the teen faces the maximum sentence allowed for a 13‑year‑old under state law—up to two years in a juvenile detention center—and the DA's office will request that maximum. Sentencing is scheduled for August 11.
Macías noted the case differs from the earlier Young Park shooting trials, emphasizing the legal distinction between first‑degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. He also said the trend of younger adolescents involved in shootings has spurred debate over whether harsher penalties should be possible for very young offenders. After the hearing, the victim’s mother, Janel Carnero, released a statement honoring her son and condemning juvenile gun violence.
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Chris Carnero · Doña Ana County · Fernando Macías · Janel Carnero · Las Cruces, New Mexico
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The victim was 13‑year‑old Chris Carnero. www.calibre800.com · diario.mx · kvia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sentencing is scheduled for August 11. www.calibre800.com · diario.mx · kvia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The defendant faces up to two years in a juvenile detention center. www.calibre800.com · diario.mx · kvia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Macías said the case differs from the Young Park shooting trials. www.calibre800.com · diario.mx · kvia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mother Janel Carnero released a statement after the hearing. kvia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 13‑year‑old defendant pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and negligent use of a firearm. www.calibre800.com · diario.mx · kvia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] District Attorney Fernando Macías said state law caps sentences for 13‑year‑olds at two years regardless of the charge. www.calibre800.com · diario.mx · kvia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The plea ended the trial that was scheduled to begin the week of July 28. www.calibre800.com · diario.mx · kvia.com