Several Arizona teens have been arrested in connection with the Gilbert Goons, a suburban street gang that terrorized Maricopa County for months and is suspected of bludgeoning 16-year-old Preston Lord to death.
Lord's murder was one of several assaults allegedly committed by the Gilbert Goons, a group of young men from the often wealthy Phoenix suburb of Gilbert, Arizona. The teens allegedly filmed much of the attack and distributed it via social media.
A group of teenagers filmed themselves punching Lorde at a Halloween party. The assailants repeatedly attacked the boy, even when he tried to escape. After Lord's death, the video was shared among a small group of young people, according to . arizona republic.
In recent weeks, several gang members have been arrested in connection with assaults over the past few months.
Garrett Bagshaw, 18, and Jacob Pennington, 20, were recently arrested for allegedly punching another 16-year-old near a park in November. I photographed the encounter.
Pennington admitted to being a member of the Gilbert Goons and told police the group's name came from a Snapchat group chat. arizona republic report.
A 17-year-old suspect was arrested Thursday in connection with an assault on a minor that occurred on May 29 and was not reported until January 4.
Police became aware of the violence on May 29 after receiving a 911 call about a fight involving dozens of teens. But when officers arrived on the scene, the boys scattered. According to the Arizona Republic, it will be several months before victims come forward.
According to the Arizona Republic, a minor was also seen holding a gun in photos shared on social media. He was charged with aggravated assault and booked into the Maricopa County Juvenile Detention Center.
Two minors and 18-year-old Christopher Fantastic were arrested last week on suspicion of assault near a fast food restaurant in August.
According to , Alice Arredondo, 18, and two 16-year-old boys were also recently arrested on charges of robbery and aggravated assault. Kuzazu.
