A video was released showing the moments leading up to a stolen car full of youths intentionally striking and killing a bicycle commuter in New Mexico. The 13-year-old driver and two passengers, aged 15 and 11 at the time of the incident, are described as runaways and dropouts by Mayor Tim Keller. The 11-year-old passenger has been taken into custody, while the 15-year-old is still being sought. The 13-year-old driver has been arrested and is facing charges of murder, among others. The youths were known to law enforcement prior to the incident. The victim, Scott Dwight Habermehl, was a respected physicist who was struck while riding his bike to work. The video of the incident was posted on Instagram and helped police identify the suspects. The video includes audio of the 15-year-old encouraging the 13-year-old driver to hit the victim. The 11-year-old was reportedly waving a handgun during the incident. The community is shocked by the senseless crime and mourning the loss of a beloved member. The case was initially considered a hit-and-run until the video surfaced. The youths involved have had previous interactions with law enforcement, and the incident has raised concerns about the treatment of juvenile offenders in the justice system.
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