Michael LaMotte: Family, friends honor 14-year-old killed in University of New Mexico shooting
‘He was very friendly —Probably the most friendly kid I ever seen. He was a great kid. One of the sweetest kids you’ve ever met,’ Joshua Lujan told KOAT
STARTS RIGHT NOW. HONORING THE LIFE OF THE 14 YEAR OLD, WHOSE LIFE WAS CUT SHORT IN THE DEADLY UNM SHOOTING LAST WEEK. THERE WAS A VIGIL AT HAYNES PARK IN RIO RANCHO. FAMILY, FRIENDS, CLASSMATES AND TEACHERS ALL THERE TO REMEMBER. MICHAEL LAMONT. MICHAEL. HE WAS A SHY KID TO START WITH. ONCE HE OPENED UP TO YOU, MAN, HE COULD TALK. HE WAS VERY FRIENDLY. PROBABLY THE MOST FRIENDLY KID I’VE EVER SEEN. HE WAS A GREAT KID. AGAIN, UNDESERVING. ONE OF THE SWEETEST KIDS YOU WOULD HAVE EVER MET. AGAIN, JUST KIND OF ONE OF THOSE NEEDLE IN THE HAYSTACK TYPE OF CHILDREN. MICHAEL’S 15TH BIRTHDAY WOULD HAVE BEEN IN ABOUT A WEEK. HIS FAMILY SAYS HE WAS A BELOVED SON, BROTHER AND TRUE FRIEND, DESCRIBING HIM AS AN AMAZING BOY WHOSE
Michael LaMotte: Family, friends honor 14-year-old killed in University of New Mexico shooting
‘He was very friendly —Probably the most friendly kid I ever seen. He was a great kid. One of the sweetest kids you’ve ever met,’ Joshua Lujan told KOAT
Family and friends gathered to honor Michael LaMotte, 14, at Haynes Park in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. LaMotte has been identified as the victim who was shot and killed at the University of New Mexico overnight on Friday, July 25, 2025.Background: Court documents reveal what led to University of New Mexico shootingRelated articles:Timeline: University of New Mexico’s deadly shooting’A senseless Act of Violence’: 14-year-old killed in University of New Mexico shooting identifiedUniversity of New Mexico shooting suspect arrestedThis is a developing story. Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. Download here.
Family and friends gathered to honor Michael LaMotte, 14, at Haynes Park in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. LaMotte has been identified as the victim who was shot and killed at the University of New Mexico overnight on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Background: Court documents reveal what led to University of New Mexico shooting
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