Violence Rising In Public Schools + Homicide Suspect Detained

Albuquerque NM

19 September, 2021

2:41 PM

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Hey, neighbors! Rachel Kilimnik here with today's Albuquerque Daily. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Albuquerque? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 87 Low: 50. Here are the top stories in Albuquerque today: Albuquerque Public Schools are seeing a rise in violence and bad behavior among students. The actions range from fights to shootings, like the one that killed a Washington Middle School student the first week of the school year, and even vandalism fueled by a new social media trend. APS Superintendent Scott Elder says while they don't know exactly why kids are suddenly acting up more, they have their ideas – and need the community's help to stop it. This comes after more than a year of virtual and hybrid learning since the pandemic began. The district believes coming back in person is emotional for students — and they're releasing that emotion in both positive and negative ways. (KRQE News 13) Albuquerque Police have detained a possible suspect in a homicide that occurred Sunday morning in west Albuquerque. APD officers found a male lying in the intersection of 98th Street NW and Central Ave. SW and declared him dead at the scene. (KOAT) Four-year-old Catiana Zepeda was discovered safe Saturday morning by Albuquerque police after not being seen for one week. (KOB) Voya Financial Inc. announced this week that Amanda Kraft, a teacher at New Mexico International School in Albuquerque, has been chosen to receive a $2,000 grant as part of the company's 2021 Unsung Heroes awards competition. (Albuquerque Journal)Thieves target Albuquerque weddings at the Hotel Albuquerque, stealing from card boxes out of view from security cameras. (KOB) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Local NEWS Network — Increase your ABQ business with Southwest and CO residents (Visit website) Add your business here Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. I'll see you around! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Rachel Kilimnik About me: Rachel is a born-and-raised New Yorker who recently relocated to the mountains in the west. She is a freelance copywriter for the content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is assisting Patch.com with community newsletter curation. During her free time, you can find Rachel roller skating, making pottery, and tending to her growing collection of houseplants.