NM MPs defuse children aged 7 and 9 after a distance with a charged weapon

Albuquerque, NM – MP of the Sheriff's Office (BCSO) in Bernalillo County met a situation in February Sheriff John Allen said Would shock the conscience of the Bernalillo County.

Two boys – 7 and 9 years – stood in a front yard and passed a loaded pistol back and forth.

Drone video Published by BCSO on May 8th Shows MPs who work to convince the boys to put down the weapon During the incident on February 16. A representative can hear them tell them: “You are not in difficulties.” Another pleads: “This is not a game.” At some point a deputy screams that they want to help.

The boys continue to deal with the weapon. The MPs discuss their limited options, including the provision of a less fatal round.

A less fatal round was finally fired to distract the boys. Allen said that one of the boys raised the gun at that time and pulled the withdrawal.

But the firearm malfunctioned.

If the weapon had gone away, everyone said:

Video shows the MPs who pull in the boys and safely disarm. The incident on February 16 ended without injury and the firearm was set.

Everyone discussed the case during a press conference on May 8, whereby the work of the BCSO behavioral authority highlighted and announced a new initiative to expand the services for individuals in crisis.

Said everyone that the MPs had responded to the family's house at least 50 times The Albuquerque Journal reported. According to everyone, the boy was “taught how to use the firearm” and learned the behavior they showed that day.

The department used its drone program to monitor the scene in real time, which said that the MPs had given an improved situation awareness and helped them avoid a fatal result.

“This technology enabled MPs to secure the area quickly and safely, which ultimately prevents potential fatal encounters with the young people,” said the Sheriff's office.

Everyone emphasized that the answer was about taking the right first step.

“Children are our future and we know that one page will say:” Lock them in prison, “he said. “You are 7 and 9 years old. I have already told you in numerous interviews that I understand the frontal lobe.”

He added: “If you were several years older, we would probably speak differently and make it on the opposite way.”

“People are not the only way out of this crisis of youth criminal offense,” said Allen. “You have to look at it from different ways and use the resources you have, and then criminal elements can come later.”

After the incident, BCSO's behavioral authority, which consisted of MPs, clinics and paramedics -reacted to provide the family wrapped up. This included trauma therapy, the support of parents, transportation to appointments and food cards. The boys also received psychiatric reviews.

But getting help was not easy.

Michael Lucero, clinical manager of the unit, said the team had made several obstacles – including Medicaid, who was denied one of the boys because of his age, and treatment delays for up to six weeks.

“We have highly qualified, highly qualified people in this team, and it took us all to navigate several systems,” said Lucero. “And we are still in barriers while we work in this case.”

No accusations were raised against the children or their parents, but everyone said that criminal complaints – including those who are available according to Benny Hargrove law – could still be considered, according to the Albuquerque Journal.