Bennie Hargrove

Death by Force

On August 13, 2021, a tragic incident occurred at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, resulting in the death of 13-year-old Bennie J. Hargrove. Bennie, an 8th grader, was shot and killed during recess by a fellow 8th grader who had been bullying smaller and defenseless classmates. Bennie had courageously stood up to this bully, which led to the bully bringing a gun to school to retaliate against him.

The shooting took place in front of other students, police officers, a ...Read More

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