The 16-year-old accused of killing Caleb Quick in what prosecutors have described as an “execution-style” murder appeared in court Monday morning.

The teen’s last previous court appearance was June 8, when the court confirmed that the transfer memo, which could determine whether he will be tried as an adult, had been received by all parties.

During a June 4 hearing, the defense alleged that Quick had assaulted multiple individuals while attempting to secure the minor’s release. Prosecutors said the allegations were irrelevant to whether the teen should remain in custody.

Monday’s hearing drew larger-than-usual groups of family, friends, and supporters for both sides. Quick’s family was joined by parents who have lost children to violence.

During the Prop. 57 status hearing, the two sides agreed to schedule another hearing for Oct. 28. The defense said its goal is to set a date for a hearing, which is still pending. The prosecution is still working on the items needed for the transfer hearing to be scheduled.

The court noted that a statement from Quick’s mother had been received and added to the case file.

The teen suspect will remain in custody and has the opportunity to speak with his mother on the phone within the next 24 hours.

Here is the latest on the Quick hearings:

Female Teen’s July 15 Hearing

The 16-year-old girl accused of being the getaway driver in the murder of Quick appeared in court on July 15.

During a June 18 hearing, her defense team requested a prima facie hearing in hopes it would lead to her release. However, they waived that request during a subsequent hearing on June 23, citing newly reviewed evidence.

The defense denied all charges against the teen at that hearing and the judge ordered that she remain in custody.

On the June 15 hearing the suspect’s mother, father, and another family member in attendance.

The victims parents, family, and supporters were also present.

The prosecutor and defense were not ready to set a date for an evidentiary hearing and requested a continuance.

The judge confirmed with both parties they had received the transfer memo, which will lead to a hearing that would decide whether the minor will be tried as a juvenile or an adult.

Probation officials submitted letters from the victim’s parents, uncle, and aunt to be included in the transfer memo.

Probation also noted it had received letters from friends and community members. The judge said those would be addressed at a later date.

The prosecution said they had subpoenaed documents from Clovis Unified, which were received by the court on June 13.

The next status hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Alleged Shooter Returns to Court on June 8

The 16-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting Quick appeared in court June 8, though no decision was made on whether he will be tried as an adult.

During a June 4 hearing, the teen’s attorney claimed the shooting was linked to alleged sexual assaults committed by Quick, saying multiple people were assaulted and at least one incident was recorded and shared.

Prosecutors pushed back during that hearing, calling the killing an “execution” and arguing the allegations were irrelevant to the teen’s custody status. The judge agreed and ordered the teen to remain detained.

At the June 8 hearing, family and supporters of both the victim and the suspect were present. The judge confirmed receipt of a transfer hearing memo — used to determine whether the teen will be tried as an adult in a future hearing — which included letters from the victim’s family. The defense objected to including letters from community members, and the judge sustained the objection.

Prosecutors also subpoenaed records from Clovis Unified School District but did not specify what they contained. The judge said the court would wait to confirm receipt before taking further action.

The teen will remain in custody.

Timeline of April 23 Murder

The Clovis Police Department described the April 23 homicide as targeted and planned.

Police responded to reports of gunfire near Willow and Nees avenues at 8:57 p.m.

Officers found Quick with a gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to a hospital, where he died.

Investigators said the suspects arrived in a 2024 white Tesla Model 3 at a McDonald’s around 7:44 p.m. and left the lot at 8:12 p.m. Quick arrived at 8:22 p.m., followed by the male shooting suspect, who crossed the street toward the restaurant around 8:33 p.m.

The Tesla returned to the parking lot moments later and parked several rows away. Surveillance video showed the shooting suspect entering the McDonald’s at 8:38 p.m., sitting briefly and then following Quick outside.

Police said the shooting occurred at 8:56 p.m. as Quick approached his car. The shooting suspect fled west toward Fresno and climbed into the Tesla about a minute later. A handgun was recovered during a search warrant, Clovis Police Chief Curt Fleming said.

Surveillance footage confirmed the suspects left the scene before officers arrived.

Clovis police announced the arrests on May 9. At a news conference the following day, Fleming said both teens are students in the Clovis Unified School District and knew the victim.

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