All Suspects in Deliberate Killing of Albuquerque Cyclist Now in Custody

Three juveniles, including an 11-year-old, face charges after intentionally hitting Scott Dwight Habermehl with a stolen car in 2024, an act captured on video and shared online.

The 13-year-old and 15-year-old suspects face charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, leaving the scene of an accident, and unlawful possession of a handgun.
The 11-year-old, too young for murder charges, is under evaluation by the Children, Youth, and Families Department, with potential charges pending.
Video evidence from inside the stolen car showed the juveniles planning and laughing about hitting Habermehl, who was cycling to work at Sandia National Laboratories.
The incident, initially a hit-and-run, was resolved after the video surfaced on social media and was flagged by a middle school principal and an anonymous tipster.
The case has raised concerns about escalating juvenile crime and the adequacy of the justice system in addressing youth violence.