Phoenix, AZ – A 16-year-old Arizona boy has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for violently assaulting his teenage girlfriend, threatening her life, and later continuing to harass her from jail. The case, which prosecutors described as a “heartbreaking example of teen dating violence,” underscores growing concerns about domestic abuse among young offenders.
The Incident: Threats, Violence, and Fear
According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, the assault occurred in March 2024, when Troy Aguilar-Olmos, then 15, arrived at his girlfriend’s home and threatened to shoot and kill her if she refused to come outside. When the teenage girl finally stepped out, authorities said Aguilar-Olmos strangled her, pointed a gun at her back, and punched her repeatedly.
“What happened to this young woman is heartbreaking,” said Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell. “No relationship should ever be marked by fear or violence, no matter the age of the offender.”
The terrifying encounter only ended when the victim’s sister’s boyfriend intervened, wrestling the weapon away from Aguilar-Olmos before police arrived. The incident left the victim with visible injuries and lasting emotional trauma, according to prosecutors.
Investigation and Arrest
Authorities said Aguilar-Olmos fled the scene but was found shortly afterward at his parents’ home, where he was taken into custody without further resistance. Detectives with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed that the teenager had obtained the firearm illegally…