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CHANDLER, AZ — Chandler hosted a listening session on teen violence on Monday after months of community members taking action and showing up to council meetings.
"While the tragic event leading to the murder of Preston Lord did not happen in Chandler, we understand the impact youth violence has in every community," said Chandler's new Police Chief Bryan Chapman. We are not immune to that happening in our community." "Really wanted just to be available and let them know that they are a part of our community. and the loss of Preston is not going unnoticed," said Mayor Hartke about his interactions with Lord's family.
"They are meant to be a deterrent right now, it also gives our police another tool in the toolbox," said Mayor Hartke."I think it was good," said East Valley community member Julie Thorley."I think it was good to see the community come together citizens, law enforcement officers."
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