No Contest Plea in Teen Tragedy | Albuquerque News

A 13-year-old accused of fatally shooting his friend in Las Cruces avoided a trial by entering a no-contest plea, paving the way for a potential juvenile sentence lasting until age 21 — a major shift from the previous two-year max. The victim’s mother, honoring her son Chris Carnero’s kindness and love for others, now hopes this plea brings real accountability and prevents future tragedies, with sentencing set for August 11. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/29cc29b40ec1db6e