An 18-year-old man, John Fuentes, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a shooting at the University of New Mexico that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy and injuries to another teen, occurring during a video game gathering in a dorm room. The incident prompted campus lockdowns and a police investigation, with authorities continuing to seek answers about the motive. The university and state officials expressed their condolences and emphasized ongoing safety and mental health support.
A violent altercation on a suburban train near Paris left four teenagers injured, with one losing a hand and another suffering a skull injury. The fight involved weapons such as an axe, samurai sword, and baseball bats. The main suspect, a 16-year-old, was arrested at his home, where an axe was confiscated. The incident caused train delays at Ozoir-la-Ferriere station, but none of the victims are in life-threatening condition.
An annual event in Gloucester Township, NJ, was disrupted by unruly teenagers leading to multiple fights and 12 arrests. Police, including additional support from surrounding towns, struggled to control the situation as juveniles continued to fight and cause chaos. Two adults and ten juveniles were charged with disorderly conduct, with one adult facing additional charges for assaulting an officer. The incident, which involved over 500 young people, was eventually brought under control after several hours.
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after fatally shooting 13-year-old Aayden Hayes and injuring his 16-year-old sister during a fight at Red Caboose Park in Nashville. The suspect was apprehended nearby, and the gun was found by an ATF dog. The incident involved middle school students, and police are investigating the cause. Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell expressed his condolences and gratitude to first responders.
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed during an altercation on the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk over the holiday weekend. The teen sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a local medical center. Several arrests were made, but it is unclear if the stabber was apprehended. The incident is part of a series of recent disturbances involving large crowds of teens in shore towns. Ocean City officials are urging better behavior and promising strict law enforcement.
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed on the Ocean City boardwalk during Memorial Day weekend, leading to multiple arrests and heightened security measures. The incident is part of a broader issue of unruly teen behavior at Jersey Shore towns, prompting curfews and restrictions to maintain order.
The Arizona high school football player, Talan Renner, accused of beating a teen to death at a Halloween party last year, was allegedly hidden by his family at their cabin and bragged about the victim's closed casket funeral. Renner and six others have pleaded not guilty in connection to the killing of 16-year-old Preston Lord. New details emerged about Renner being moved to the family's cabin after the attack, and his lack of remorse was revealed in video surveillance. Witnesses described the brutal attack, with Renner allegedly boasting online about accidentally killing the victim.
Kaylee Gain, the 16-year-old girl who was left comatose after a brutal attack, is now breathing on her own and has been moved out of the ICU, following a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $41,000 for her care. The suspect, a 15-year-old girl, has been charged with assault, but her family claims she was defending herself. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called the suspect "evil" and argued that she should be tried as an adult, potentially facing 10 to 30 years in prison.
A 16-year-old girl, Shaylee Mejia, has died after allegedly suffering severe injuries from a school fight at Manual Arts High School in South Los Angeles. Her mother claims school officials failed to address the bullying targeting her daughter, despite complaints and evidence of the fights. Mejia's mother blames the school for her daughter's death and is devastated by the loss, while the cause of Mejia's death remains under investigation. The school's principal expressed condolences and offered support, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to help with funeral expenses.
Six of the seven individuals accused of killing 16-year-old Preston Lord at a Halloween party in Queen Creek pleaded not guilty to the charges they face, while the seventh is expected to appear in court. The attack, which resulted in Lord's death, has sparked community outrage and shed light on a series of violent incidents involving teens in the East Valley, leading to multiple arrests and ongoing investigations by law enforcement agencies.
Missouri's attorney general is pushing for a teenage girl who brutally attacked another high schooler to be charged as an adult and potentially face homicide charges if the victim dies. The disturbing video shows the attacker repeatedly smashing the victim's head into the concrete, leaving her in critical condition. The case is currently being held in juvenile court, and officials are emphasizing the need for full accountability and justice for the victim.
A horrific video shows a Missouri girl being brutally beaten by a group of students near Hazelwood East High School, leaving her with critical head injuries. A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested on assault charges, and the school district has emphasized the need to address bullying and fighting in the community. The incident has sparked a debate on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, with some criticizing their effectiveness in the school district.
Gilbert Police Chief Michael Soelberg addressed the connection of four suspects, including two minors, to the town in relation to the murder and kidnapping charges in the Preston Lord case. The suspects, Talan Renner, William Owen Hines, Talyn Vigil, and Dominic Turner, were indicted, with Hines facing additional aggravated assault charges. Soelberg revealed the suspects' prior interactions with law enforcement, including multiple arrests and incidents related to teen violence. The department is actively investigating 12 cases of teen violence and continuing the gang investigation known as the "Gilbert Goons" following Lord's death, which has led to charges against 13 adults and seven minors.
In the Gilbert area, more arrests and indictments have been made in connection to recent teen violence cases, including the indictment of 17-year-old Tyler Allen Freeman and 18-year-old William Owen Hines for an attack at a party, and the arrest of 19-year-old Gage Garrison and 18-year-old Cody Kostoryz for a separate incident where a group of young people assaulted a victim at a home. Charges include aggravated assault, burglary, and kidnapping, with police seeking an arrest warrant for 18-year-old Nolan Russell who is out of state.
Three individuals have been indicted in connection to a teen assault at a Gilbert parking garage in December 2022. Kyler Renner, 18, Gage Garrison, 19, and Jack Woods, 17, were arrested and charged with aggravated assault. The incident involved a group attacking a victim at a parking garage after an earlier confrontation at a fast-food restaurant. The victim was punched and kicked, with one of the attackers using brass knuckles.
