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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 2, 2026Hillsborough

Teen Pleads Guilty in Fatal Shooting of 13-Year-Old in Las Cruces

A juvenile defendant has entered a guilty plea in the March 30 shooting death of 13-year-old Cris Carnero in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The plea agreement cancels the scheduled trial, and the defendant faces a maximum sentence of two years in custody.

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Why It Matters

The case concludes with a plea deal that limits the defendant's potential incarceration to two years, a outcome the victim's family has publicly described as insufficient for the loss of their child.

Key Facts

  • The juvenile defendant pleaded guilty to the shooting death of 13-year-old Cris Carnero.
  • The plea agreement resulted in the cancellation of a trial that was scheduled to begin on a Tuesday.
  • The incident occurred on March 30 at a residence on Petunia Street in Las Cruces.
  • The victim and the defendant were friends who played football together.
  • The family of the victim stated the firearm used in the incident was stolen.
  • Under New Mexico law, the defendant faces a maximum sentence of two years in prison.
  • The victim's family expressed concern that the defendant could return to school after serving the maximum two-year sentence.

Who's Mentioned

other13“Age of the victim.”locationLas Cruces“City where the incident occurred.”locationPetunia Street“Location of the residence where the shooting took place.”personCris Carnero“13-year-old victim of the shooting.”