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Patricio Arroyo

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated Mar 19, 2020

Victim Details

Patricio Arroyo

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Albuquerque

NM

2020-03-19

13

Patricio

Arroyo

07/09/2026

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On March 19, 2020, 13-year-old Patricio Arroyo was fatally shot in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The incident occurred at a residence near Central and Wyoming, where Arroyo was with his 19-year-old cousin, Anthony Padilla. Padilla had recently purchased a shotgun and was storing it at his uncle's home, as his mother did not permit firearms in their residence.

According to police reports, Padilla was preparing to take the shotgun home for protection amid the coronavirus outbreak. He claimed th ...
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  • KRQE News 13: APD arrests man for shooting death of 13-year-old cousin
  • Patricio Arroyo, age 13 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Patricio's story is such a somber reminder of the dangers that can arise when gun safety isn't param... ...Read More
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