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GILBERT, Ariz. - Community leaders and parents gathered at a forum on Wednesday to address the growing problem of teen violence in the Valley, sharing strategies and personal stories to find community-oriented solutions.

What we know:

Incidents like the recent fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Michael Montoya II and a separate incident in which a 16-year-old was beaten for his shoes are part of an increasing and concerning trend.

"I think the statistics are concerning," Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said. "We're here to educate people about the prevalence of teen violence to come up with some community-oriented solutions."

Mitchell and other experts discussed the latest trends in teen violence and what can be done to protect kids and keep them out of the cri

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