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Bennie Hargrove

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated Aug 13, 2021

Victim Details

Bennie Hargrove

Male

Black / African American

Albuquerque

NM

2021-08-13

13

Bennie

Hargrove

06/28/2026

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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, and ...
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  • Albuquerque hits 80 homicides for 2021
  • KOAT: Witness says victim in Washington Middle School shooting was defending friends when he was shot
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