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Sheriff: New Mexico teen planned family shootings

Sheriff: New Mexico teen planned family shootings Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 7:42 am, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 After shooting his mother and three siblings in their beds, he ambushed his father as the pastor returned home from an overnight shift at a homeless shelter. [...] while Griego loaded guns and ammunition into the family's van, Houston said, it was unclear whether the teen did go to a Wal-Mart or how seriously he contemplated continuing his rampage on the same day that thousands of gun advocates gathered peacefully at state capitals around the country to rally against stricter limits on firearms. The "Guns Across America" events were held after President Barack Obama unveiled a sweeping package of federal gun-control proposals. The teen waived his right to arraignment in adult criminal court Tuesday on charges of murder and child abuse resulting in death and was ordered held without bond. According to Houston and charging documents, it began early Saturday at the family's home, when Nehemiah Griego acted on what he described to investigators as homicidal and suicidal thoughts. The teen had no history of mental illness, and drugs or alcohol did not appear to be a factor, Houston said. The boy's uncle, Eric Griego, said in an emailed statement on behalf of the family that the teen is "bright, curious and incredibly talented" with a love of music and sports. Eric Griego's statement said the family had differing views on gun rights and gun control and asked the media to not use Nehemiah as a pawn for ratings or to score political points.

 

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