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Stronger Together Summit Targets East Valley Teen Violence Calls

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 11:10 PM UTC · How we work

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State and local leaders gathered at the Stronger Together Summit to address teen violence in the East Valley.
The summit followed Preston Lord Day on Sept. 23, marking the victim’s 19th birthday.
Gilbert police reported 260 teen-on-teen violence calls since 2022.
Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart said the summit aims to create tangible solutions and policy changes.

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Story summary

State and local leaders gathered at the Stronger Together Summit to address teen violence in the East Valley.
The summit followed Preston Lord Day on Sept. 23, marking the victim’s 19th birthday.
Gilbert police reported 260 teen-on-teen violence calls since 2022.
Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart said the summit aims to create tangible solutions and policy changes.