ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist in Albuquerque was recorded from inside the stolen car he was driving, authorities confirmed Monday.
The teenager, believed to be the driver, and a 15-year-old accomplice faces multiple charges, including an open count of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, leaving the scene of an accident involving great bodily harm or death, and unlawful possession of a handgun. The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) stated that an 11-year-old who was also involved was too young to be charged with murder.
“APD detectives are working with the DA’s Office and CYFD to determine what charges he may face and whether he can be held on those charges,” the department said in a statement.
The 13-year-old is expected to be booked into the Juvenile Detention Center, while law enforcement continues to search for the 15- and 11-year-olds.
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Incident Caught on Camera
The victim, 63-year-old Scott Dwight Habermehl, was riding his bicycle to work at Sandia National Laboratories early one morning in May when a vehicle swerved into the bike lane and struck him.
The disturbing crash was filmed from inside the stolen car and later circulated on social media. In the video, a voice believed to be that of the 13-year-old can be heard declaring his intent to hit the cyclist.
“Just bump him, brah,” another voice, allegedly belonging to the 15-year-old, is heard saying.
The driver then asks, “Like bump him?”
A passenger replies, “Yeah, just bump him. Go like…15…20.”
Loud noises, described by authorities as “metal flexing,” follow the conversation, capturing the moment of impact.
Investigation and Public Response
The shocking video was reported to police after it circulated online. A middle school principal also alerted law enforcement when a student flagged the footage.
Authorities have not released further details about the ongoing investigation. The Associated Press does not typically name minors accused of crimes.
