Preston Lord: Memorial to take place on anniversary of teen’s death

Preston Lord: Memorial to take place for late teen

Friends and loved ones of Preston Lord are set to take part in a memorial, one year after the teen was attacked at an East Valley party. The teen later died as a result of his injuries. FOX 10’s Irene Snyder reports.

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. – Family, friends and supporters will gather in the East Valley on Oct. 28 for a memorial in honor of a teen who died shortly after an attack.

Preston Lord was attacked on Oct. 28, 2023 at a Halloween party in Queen Creek. Preston, who was 16 at the time, was taken to the hospital, and died two days later.

According to a medical examiner’s report, Preston died from multiple blunt force injuries, and his death was labeled as a homicide.

Preston’s death eventually brought to light the growing issue of teen violence in the East Valley, and has inspired laws in several cities that are aimed at putting an end to it. Seven suspects were arrested in connection with Preston’s death, but all of them have pleaded not guilty. Their trials are set for July 2025.

The event on Monday will take place at 6:00 p.m. at Frontier Family Park in Queen Creek, which is located near Merrill and Queen Creek Roads. Lanterns will be available, and a $10 donation is suggested for each lantern.