Youth Arrested in Violent Crimes Across U.S.

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, police have taken 11-year-old Messiah Hayes into custody in connection with the 2024 hit-and-run death of cyclist Scott Habermehl, although Hayes is too young for murder charges. In a separate incident in Calhoun County, a 16-year-old boy faces murder and attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting 19-year-old Darius Aiken during a drug-induced hallucination. The teen claimed to have consumed a marijuana gummy laced with another substance, leading to his actions. In Fresno County, a 34-year-old man was fatally shot at the Orchard Village Apartment Complex, and a 16-year-old suspect who knew the victim was quickly apprehended by police. Additionally, in Colorado Springs, 19-year-old Giovanni Arcos was arrested and charged with attempted murder following a domestic disturbance. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about youth involvement in violent crimes across various U.S. communities.