Albuquerque Mother Charged Under Bennie’s Law After Child’s Accidental Shooting
In Albuquerque, the mother of a 14-year-old boy has been charged under Bennie's Law for making a handgun accessible to a minor, after her son accidentally shot his friend with the unsecured firearm at their home on Manzano St NE.
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, October 3, 2026 — In Albuquerque, a mother is facing charges under New Mexico’s Bennie’s Law after a handgun she allegedly owned was accessible to her 14-year-old son, leading to an accidental shooting. The incident occurred at a residence located on Manzano Street NE, where the boy’s friend was injured by the unsecured firearm.
The mother of the 14-year-old has been charged with making a handgun accessible to a minor, a violation of Bennie’s Law. The law, enacted in New Mexico, aims to hold adults accountable if a minor gains access to a firearm under their supervision and that firearm is subsequently used in a crime or accident. The specific details of how the firearm was made accessible to the minor were not immediately detailed, beyond it being unsecured at the home.
The summary states that the shooting was accidental. The young victim, a friend of the 14-year-old boy, was shot with the unsecured firearm. Information regarding the extent of the victim’s injuries or their current condition was not provided in the summary. Authorities have not released the names of the mother or the boys involved in the incident.
Bennie’s Law was established to address the tragic consequences of firearms falling into the hands of unsupervised minors. The legislation underscores the responsibility of gun owners to secure their weapons, particularly in households with children. The charges brought against the mother in this case reflect the legal framework designed to prevent such incidents and hold responsible parties accountable.
The location of the incident, Manzano St NE in Albuquerque, has been identified. The summary does not provide details on the type of handgun used, the timeline of events leading up to the shooting, or the specific outcome of any investigations beyond the charges filed. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Zoltan Csanyi on www.newsradiokkob.com, see more information here.
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