The Brief
- Family and friends of Preston Lord gathered in downtown Chandler to honor him on what would have been his 19th birthday, now officially recognized as “Preston’s Lord Day.”
- Lord was 16 years old when he was fatally beaten outside a Halloween party in Queen Creek in October 2023, prompting ongoing community efforts to end youth violence.
- Seven suspects were arrested in connection with Lord’s death, with one sentenced following a plea deal and six others awaiting trial.
CHANDLER, Ariz. – Family and friends of Preston Lord are honoring him on what would have been his 19th birthday, a date now officially recognized as “Preston Lord Day.”
Loved ones gathered in downtown Chandler to commemorate the occasion on Sept. 23.
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