For months, various Arizona communities have been dealing with fallout surrounding incidents of teen violence, some of which have led to deaths. Here's a look at the incidents, as well as arrests that have been made, and what officials are doing to prevent more incidents in the future.
An 18-year-old who was arrested in connection with a teen violence incident in Gilbert has been arrested once again, this time by police in another East Valley city.
Jacob Pennington, 20, Christopher Fantastic, 18, Aris Arredondo, 18, and two 16-year-old juveniles were arrested for two separate incidents that occurred in August and November 2023.
Authorities in Gilbert say they've made 4 arrests in connection with a violent incident that happened at a parking lot in the East Valley town in August 2023. Two of the suspects are juveniles and 2 are adults.