New Mexico considers adult penalties for juveniles in gun crimes after a 14-year-old's death.

New Mexico lawmakers are considering proposals to curb juvenile gun crime, including imposing adult penalties for serious offenses and banning gun sales to minors. The push follows the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old in Albuquerque. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham backs bills that would expand the definition of "serious youth offenders" and allow for stricter measures against juvenile gun crimes.

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