Queen Creek police report offers new details about Preston Lord's death
The over 1,000-page report details the investigation that unfolded after 16-year-old Preston Lord was attacked outside a residential Halloween party on October 28. He died two days later. The Queen Creek Police Department has released a 1,000-page police report into the murder of 16-year-old Preston Lord. Lord was attacked outside a Halloween party on October 28 and died two days later. His death sparked community protests and brought attention to a series of violent attacks on teenagers, some of whom are known as the Gilbert Goons. Seven people have been indicted with first-degree felony murder in Lord's death, but his death has not been directly linked to the Gilbert gang.
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GILBERT, AZ — The police report in the Preston Lord murder case was released by the Queen Creek Police Department Thursday afternoon.
The over 1,000-page report details the investigation that unfolded after the 16-year-old boy was attacked outside a residential Halloween party on October 28. He died two days later.
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Lord's death prompted community vigils and outrage, as the case also brought to light a series of violent attacks on teenagers in the East Valley. Some people involved in the teen attacks are known as the Gilbert Goons.
Earlier this month, seven people were arrested after being indicted with first-degree felony murder in Lord's death.
Lord's death has not been directly linked to the Gilbert Goons group by police.
ABC15 is reading through the extensive police report and other records released by Queen Creek Thursday afternoon. Tune into ABC15 News at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and check abc15.com for the latest updates.