Hearing for teen accused in Caleb Quick's death delayed again

The 17-year-old's defense was granted another continuance, frustrating the victim's father

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:18am

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The 17-year-old boy charged with the murder of 18-year-old Caleb Quick had his defense granted another continuance in his Prop 57 status hearing, delaying the transfer hearing that will decide whether he will be tried as an adult. Caleb Quick's father, Stephen, expressed his frustration with the latest delay, saying it doesn't benefit his family or the community. The defense is still waiting on a report from their juvenile forensic psychologist, and the next status hearing is scheduled for June 9, with the transfer hearing potentially happening by the end of July.

Why it matters

This case has drawn significant attention in the local community, as the alleged murder of Caleb Quick outside a Clovis McDonald's in 2025 was a shocking incident. The repeated delays in the legal proceedings have been frustrating for the victim's family, who are eager to see justice served. The decision on whether the 17-year-old suspect will be tried as an adult or a juvenile will have major implications for the case and the community's perception of the justice system.

The details

The 17-year-old boy is charged with the murder of 18-year-old Caleb Quick, who was shot and killed outside a McDonald's in Clovis in April 2025. The defense has been granted multiple continuances in the Prop 57 status hearing, which will determine whether the teen is tried as an adult or a juvenile. The latest delay is due to the defense waiting on a report from their juvenile forensic psychologist. The judge at the transfer hearing will not decide on the teen's guilt or innocence, but rather whether he can safely reenter society.

  • Caleb Quick was shot and killed outside the McDonald's on Willow and Nees avenues in Clovis in April 2025.
  • The teen's next status hearing is scheduled for June 9, 2026.
  • The defense hopes to have the transfer hearing by the end of July 2026 at the earliest.

The players

Caleb Quick

An 18-year-old who was shot and killed outside a McDonald's in Clovis in April 2025.

Stephen Quick

Caleb Quick's father, who has expressed frustration with the repeated delays in the legal proceedings.

17-year-old boy

The teenager charged with the murder of Caleb Quick, whose defense has been granted multiple continuances in the Prop 57 status hearing.

Bird

The attorney for the 17-year-old boy, who says they are still waiting on a report from their juvenile forensic psychologist.

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What they’re saying

“It doesn't benefit Caleb, doesn't benefit the families at all that are the victims of this situation.”

— Stephen Quick, Caleb Quick's father

“They did murder him, execute him in front of 30 kids at the McDonald's there. Like, that is just disgusting behavior. I don't think that should be allowed in this community. And be allowed, released back into the public within a three to four year period.”

— Stephen Quick, Caleb Quick's father

“At a transfer hearing, the judge takes the stance that the circumstances are true. The judge does not decide on guilt or innocence in the case, but rather whether the boy would be able to safely reenter society moving forward.”

— Bird, Attorney for the 17-year-old boy

What’s next

The teen's next status hearing is scheduled for June 9, 2026, and the defense hopes to have the transfer hearing by the end of July 2026 at the earliest.

The takeaway

This case has deeply impacted the local community, and the repeated delays in the legal proceedings have been frustrating for the victim's family. The decision on whether the 17-year-old suspect will be tried as an adult or a juvenile will have significant implications for the case and the community's perception of the justice system.