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Brent Francis

Case from Farmington, NM dated Oct 21, 2024

Victim Details

Brent Francis

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Farmington

NM

2024-10-21

25

Brent

Francis

Yes

06/26/2026

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On October 21, 2024, a tragic incident unfolded in Farmington, New Mexico, resulting in the death of 25-year-old Brent Francis. The events began around 5:12 a.m. when police responded to a breaking and entering call at 4900 Kayenta Drive. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Andrew Wittenberg, allegedly stole a rifle from the residence and fled the scene.

As the morning progressed, Wittenberg's actions escalated. He first shot and killed his girlfriend, 46-year-old Kelly Heath, at 2915 ...
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  • KOAT: Shooting arrest made after two dead in Farmington
  • https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/3052419
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    I can’t stop thinking about Brent Francis and his family. It’s terrifying to know that he was ju... ...Read More
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