[kellyhound]

A teenage boy faces murder and other charges in the shooting deaths of a man, a woman and 3 children in a home on the outskirts of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Investigators were still combing over the home on the southwestern edge of the city where investigators found the victims Saturday night.

It was unclear whether the teenager now in custody is related to the victims, nor would police disclose whether the victims, who included 2 boys and 1 girl, were related.

Police said each victim had been shot multiple times. Several guns were found inside the home, including a "military-style" rifle had been used in the crime.

The teen is being charged with 2 counts of murder and 3 counts of child abuse resulting in death.

He was arrested after being questioned at the sheriff's office and is likely to be arraigned on Tuesday.

Neither the victims' nor the suspect's identities had been released yet.

[Faline]

[Megamel29]

If all the victims were shot multiple times, why is he being charged with two counts of murder and three counts of child abuse resulting in death?

[Megamel29]

They identified the bodies.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/nation...446_story.html

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A 15-year-old boy remained in custody Sunday night as detectives tried to piece together what led to the shooting of his parents and three of their children who were found dead in a New Mexico home.

The teenager was arrested on murder and other charges in connection with the shootings, which happened Saturday night at the home in a rural area southwest of downtown Albuquerque, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department said.

Authorities identified the victims late Sunday as Greg Griego, 51, his wife Sara Griego, 40, and three of their children: a 9-year-old boy, Zephania Griego, and daughters Jael Griego, 5, and Angelina Griego, 2. The suspect was identified as Nehemiah Griego.

Word of the shootings traveled quickly through the law enforcement community, and officials began offering their condolences for Greg Griego, a spiritual leader known for his work with firefighters and the 13 years he spent as a volunteer chaplain at the county jail.

“Chaplin Griego was a dedicated professional that passionately served his fellow man and the firefighters of this community,” Fire Chief James Breen said in a statement. “His calming spirit and gentle nature will be greatly missed.”

Jail Chief Ramon Rustin said Griego was instrumental in the creation of the Metropolitan Detention Center’s chaplain program and worked to get inmates integrated back into the community.

Griego also was a former member of the pastoral staff at Calvary, a Christian church in Albuquerque. As part of his work there, he oversaw the Straight Street program for jail inmates.

Authorities said each victim suffered more than one gunshot wound, and several guns were found at the home, one of which was a semi-automatic military-style rifle. Investigators were trying to determine who owned the guns.

“Right now we’re to the meticulous points of processing the scene and collecting physical evidence, and this is a vast scene with a lot of physical evidence,” sheriff’s department spokesman Lt. Sid Covington said.

Authorities declined to release details of any conversation that the 15-year-old had with investigators, but they said he was the Griegos’ son. The sheriff’s office said he is charged with two counts of murder and three counts of child abuse resulting in death.

The sheriff’s office said it wouldn’t release any further information about the case until Sheriff Dan Houston holds a news conference Tuesday morning.

On Sunday, a police roadblock cut off public access to the narrow dirt road that leads to the home, which is surrounded by trees and an agricultural field on one side.

Neighbors said they saw the first police cars and ambulances arrive at the home Saturday night. The road was blocked and word of the shootings began to make its way through the neighborhood.

Peter Gomez, a 54-year-old carpenter who lives about 200 yards from the home, said he had seen the family — a husband and wife and their four children — pass by many times but didn’t know them personally.

“It’s a horrible thing,” Gomez said. “You see all this stuff that happens all over the country, the shootings in the schools and theaters, and then it happens right here. It’s sad.”

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[Pyramid_Head]

This is just horrible. But looking on the bright side, at least he didn't go to a school or mall and shoot random people.

[kellyhound]

The New Mexico teen accused of gunning down his younger siblings, his mom and his pastor father reportedly planned on continuing his killing spree at a local Walmart.

Nehemiah Griego, 15, had loaded up his family van with "several" guns that he intended to use to slaughter customers at the nearby shopping center.

Griego hoped to die in a shootout with cops, sources told.

But he was talked out of the plan by a friend, who convinced him over the phone to meet him at his father’s church.

He eventually told a church security guard about the crime, and the retired cop called 911.

The motive for the horrific slayings were still unclear, but the paper said the home-schooled teen had had a "minor disagreement" with his mom Sarah Griego Friday night.

[Megamel29]

Well, good thing his friend talked him out of going to Walmart.

[AmericanIllusions]

Little fucker would of tried it at Wal-Mart and prob been cut down by permit holders...or maybe not

[InbredMidget]

Americans better go and buy more guns now.

[chefbob09]