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QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. - Oct. 28 marks two years since 16-year-old Preston Lord was beaten at a Halloween party, a night that ultimately took his life and shook the entire East Valley community.

On Tuesday, family, friends, and community members gather outside the Queen Creek Police Department to "light the night" for the slain teen.

The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Queen Creek Police Department. Attendees are asked to wear orange — Preston Lord’s favorite color. They’re also asked to bring a sign and a battery-operated candle.

According to the event flyer, the purpose of the gathering is to show that the community has not forgotten about Preston and to continue raising awareness about teen violence.

The backstory:

According to previous reports , the incident that ultimatel

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