Queen Creek Police looking for video in connection with deadly assault
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. - The Queen Creek Police Department is asking for the public's help as it investigates an incident that happened on the night of Oct. 28.
According to a post made on the department's Facebook page on Oct. 30, it's looking for footage of people or vehicles in an area between Ocotillo Road and Chandler Heights Road, and from Sossaman Road to Hawes Road, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Oct. 28.
Queen Creek Police said on Oct. 31 that the incident resulted in the death of a juvenile.
The department got a 911 call about an assault that happened in a residential area northeast of Sossaman Road and Chandler Heights at around 9:49 p.m. on Oct. 28.
"Officers arrived on scene in approximately three minutes. QCPD discovered a juvenile victim in the roadway of that area and administered life-saving efforts. He was transported to the hospital with
life-threatening injuries. On Monday, Oct. 30 he passed away in the hospital," read a portion of the statement.
Authorities didn't identify the victim due to their age. However, the family is identifying the victim.
Queen Creek Police officials say anyone with information regarding the incident, including video, should contact the department at QCPDInvestigators@QueenCreekAZ.gov or call 480-358-3500.
No arrests have been made.
Police looking for the public's help
Shock and sadness were felt throughout Combs High School in Queen Creek where Preston Lord was a student.
His aunt, Melissa Lord, says Preston was assaulted at a Halloween party Saturday night in Queen Creek. She says his heart stopped and other teens were able to perform CPR and restart his heart.
However, she says Preston passed away Monday afternoon at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
She says he had a severe brain injury.
The department is focusing on an area within 1/4 mile of the party and is asking for surveillance video from doorbell cameras.