A teenage girl was assaulted by a group near 19th Avenue and Camelback Road in Phoenix, and detectives with the Phoenix Police Department are working to track down who was involved. Her mother is now speaking publicly, worried that the case could fade from view, and urging anyone who saw what happened to come forward.
Mother: 'I Don't Want Her to Fall Through the Cracks'
The victim's mother told 12News, "I don't want her to fall through the cracks," and asked anyone with video or information to contact investigators. According to the station, the assault happened at the intersection of 19th Avenue and Camelback Road, and Phoenix police have opened an active investigation into the incident.
Where This Fits in a Wider Pattern
The attack comes amid a string of group assaults by teens across the Valley that has kept pressure on law enforcement and lawmakers. Reporting by Arizona's Family and recent legislative coverage in the Arizona Capitol Times shows how officials have pushed for tougher tools to address so-called "swarming" or group attacks after high-profile East Valley cases.
Police Ask for Tips
Investigators told 12News they are following leads and reviewing video, and they urged anyone with information to contact the Phoenix Police Department. Detectives say the case remains active as they work to identify those involved.
The mother said she plans to keep pressing for answers, while neighbors and community leaders watch to see how local authorities respond to another violent youth assault in the Valley.
