East Valley Youth Violence

KEVIN STONE

Talyn Vigil, a defendant in 2023 murder of Preston Lord, is back in jail

Talyn Vigil, left, and Preston Lord, right. Vigil is one of six remaining defendants in the 2023 beating death of the 16 year old Queen Creek boy. (Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, family photo)

DAVID IVERSEN

Preston Lord murder suspect arrested for third time after allegedly drag racing near ASU

Three minors have been arrested in connection with a "swarming" attack on a teen at a house party in Surprise. (Photo via Surprise Police Department)

KEVIN STONE

3rd suspect arrested in attack on teen in Surprise; case meets criteria for Preston’s Law

Preston Lord Talyn Vigil accused killer Queen Creek bond hearing Maricopa County Attorney's Office

SERENA O'SULLIVAN

Maricopa County prosecutors move to revoke release conditions for Preston Lord murder suspect

Teen violence statistics shared in Chandler forum from MCAO

HEIDI HOMMEL

Maricopa County attorney says teen violence, ‘eagerness’ to use weapons is increasing

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and Chandler Police Department are hosting a community forum on youth violence this week. Representatives from the Preston Lord Foundation will attend.

KEVIN STONE

Public invited to East Valley community forum on youth violence

KTAR.COM

Here’s a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, Gilbert Goons, East Valley youth violence

The Latest

DAVID VEENSTRA | May 12, 2025
‘Preston’s Law’ targeting violent group attacks signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2611, known as "Preston's Law," as a response to the death of Preston Lord in October 2023.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | May 2, 2025
Teen who pleaded guilty in death of Preston Lord sentenced to 17 years in prison

William Owen Hines, 19, was sentenced to a total of 17 years in prison for his involvement in the death of Preston Lord and three other assault cases.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Mar 4, 2025
Suspect in death of Preston Lord pleading guilty to manslaughter

A suspect pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a case connected to the death of Preston Lord on Tuesday, according to court officials.
DANNY SHAPIRO | Jan 24, 2025
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell confident ‘Preston’s Law’ would deter group attacks

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is confident a newly introduced bill called "Preston's Law" would deter group attacks.
KEVIN STONE | Oct 29, 2024
Charges dropped against owners of home that held party before Preston Lord was attacked

Prosecutors won’t pursue charges against the owners of the Queen Creek home that hosted the party attended by Preston Lord before he was fatally beaten last year.
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KTAR VIDEO | Oct 28, 2024
Video: A look at the Preston Lord case one year after the teen was attacked outside a Halloween party

Chris & Joe sit down with KTAR News host Larry Gaydos on the one-year anniversary of Preston Lord…
KEVIN STONE | Oct 28, 2024
Preston Lord memorial event to be held 1 year after deadly attack shocked community

One year after Preston Lord was fatally attacked, the community is invited to honor the teen's life Monday night at a memorial event in Queen Creek.
DANNY SHAPIRO | Oct 24, 2024
East Valley youth violence suspect sentenced to prison on assault, drug charges

A suspect connected to East Valley youth violence was sentenced to prison on assault and drug charges on Thursday, authorities said.
DANNY SHAPIRO | Oct 17, 2024
Queen Creek police chief aiming to avoid another tragedy as 1-year mark of Preston Lord death nears

As the one-year mark of the death of Preston Lord nears, the police chief in the town where the 16-year-old was attacked believes law enforcement is making strides to avoid another tragedy.
KTAR VIDEO | Oct 16, 2024
Video: Queen Creek police chief on what the community can learn from the Preston Lord case

Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice joined The Mike Broomhead Show to discuss the current status of the…
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KTAR VIDEO | Oct 15, 2024
Video: What role do parents place in helping lower increasing youth violence cases?

As the one year anniversary of Preston Lord's passing draws near, Larry Gaydos and guest host Gayle Bass…
KTAR VIDEO | Oct 15, 2024
Video: A look at East Valley youth violence as one year anniversary of Preston Lord’s death draws near

As the one year anniversary of Preston Lord's passing draws near, Larry Gaydos and guest host Gayle Bass…
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Oct 14, 2024
East Valley police departments team up to fight youth violence over fall break

The Mesa Police Department is teaming up with police in Queen Creek and Gilbert for Operation Safe Fall, a massive fight against youth violence.
KTAR VIDEO | Oct 4, 2024
Video: Despite concerns over Gilbert Goons, Arizona continues to see a spike in youth violence threats

Despite the recent awareness to youth violence in the East Valley, Arizona continues to see a rise in…
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Sep 25, 2024
Mesa Police Department concludes ‘Operation Safe Summer’ initiative

Operation Safe Summer was an initiative the Mesa Police Department launched in order to help cut down on youth violence in the city.
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KEVIN STONE | Sep 23, 2024
Preston Lord Day observed in Chandler on what would have been his 17th birthday

The community is invited to observe Preston Lord Day in Chandler on Monday, which would have been the slain youth’s 17th birthday.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Sep 12, 2024
Valley leaders push for harsher punishments for group attacks, youth violence

Maricopa County's top attorney wants Arizona lawmakers to inflict harsher punishments on suspects involved in group attacks.
KEVIN STONE | Sep 6, 2024
Tempe responds to youth violence with restrictive brass knuckles ban

Tempe is the latest East Valley community to enact a brass knuckles ban in response to the youth violence issue.
KTAR VIDEO | Sep 5, 2024
Video: What we are learning about Preston Lord from his family

Ashley Holden joined Chris & Joe to discuss the interview she did with Preston Lord's family.
KEVIN STONE | Sep 5, 2024
Preston Lord’s parents open up about Valley teen’s life, death in emotional TV interview

Ten months after Preston Lord was beaten to death in a case that sparked outrage across the Valley, his parents sat down with a Phoenix TV station to discuss their unimaginable ordeal.
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DANNY SHAPIRO | Aug 14, 2024
Valley law enforcement agencies unveil campaign to improve public habits on reporting youth violence

Valley law enforcement agencies are aiming to have better reporting of youth violence incidents that have rocked parts of the metro area over the past couple of years.
KTAR.COM | Aug 7, 2024
First prison sentence handed down for suspect associated with East Valley youth violence

The first prison sentence has been handed down for a suspect associated with East Valley youth violence, authorities said Wednesday.
KTAR VIDEO | Aug 6, 2024
Video: Is Gilbert Police doing everything they can to stop teen violence?

With the sudden uptick in teen violence in Gilbert, Chris & Joe wonder if Gilbert Police are doing…
KTAR VIDEO | Aug 6, 2024
Video: Are we witnessing the rise of the Gilbert Goons 2.0?

With the level of teen violence rising in Gilbert, Chris & Joe wonder if we are about to…
KTAR.COM | Jul 26, 2024
Maricopa County Attorney Mitchell explains plea deals for East Valley youth violence suspects

Suspects in several East Valley youth violence cases have taken plea deals in recent weeks that have resulted in probation, but Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell doesn't believe they're getting off easy.