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Chris Carnero

Case from Las Cruces, NM dated Mar 30, 2026

Victim Details

Chris Carnero

Male

Las Cruces

NM

2026-03-30

13

Chris

Carnero

06/28/2026

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In what has been described as a heartbreaking tragedy, 13-year-old Chris Carnero died on March 30, 2026, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, after being shot by a friend of the same age. The incident has sparked a community-wide conversation about juvenile crime and gun safety.

The shooting occurred inside the Carnero family home. Chris’s mother, Janel Carnero, stated that her son had asked if his friend could stay with them because he had nowhere else to go. It was during this stay that the fri ...
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  • KFOX: 13-year-old declared brain dead after being shot by friend in Las Cruces
  • https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/middle-school-identifies-las-cruces-boy-shot-in-head/
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