Judge Allows Case Against Accused Teen Getaway Driver in Caleb Quick Killing

The 17-year-old girl's attorney acknowledged she drove the vehicle after the shooting, but argued she is not a murderer.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:21am

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A judge has ruled that there is enough evidence for the case against a 17-year-old girl accused of acting as the getaway driver in the 2025 killing of Caleb Quick to proceed. Prosecutors presented witness testimony and evidence, including that the alleged shooter arrived at the scene in the same white Tesla the girl was seen driving away in. The girl's attorney argued she was distraught and shaken after the shooting, but acknowledged she drove the vehicle.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complex legal issues around accomplice liability, where an individual may face serious charges for their role in a crime even if they did not directly commit the violent act. It also raises questions about the appropriate way to handle juvenile offenders accused of involvement in violent crimes.

The details

During two days of testimony, prosecutors presented evidence that the 17-year-old girl drove the white Tesla that was seen leaving the scene moments after Caleb Quick was fatally shot outside a McDonald's in April 2025. A police detective testified that the alleged shooter's friend said the suspect admitted to the crime, stating 'I did it to him' and that he felt he had delivered 'justice.' However, the defense argued the girl was distraught and shaken after the shooting, and questioned what the suspect meant by 'justice,' as there were unproven allegations that Quick had sexually assaulted a girl.

  • The shooting occurred in April 2025.
  • The judge's ruling to allow the case to proceed happened on April 16, 2026.

The players

Caleb Quick

The 17-year-old victim who was fatally shot outside a McDonald's in April 2025.

Stephen Quick

Caleb Quick's father, who responded in court that the allegations against his son remain unproven.

Emily Eide

A Clovis Police detective who testified about witness statements, the alleged murder weapon, and what the accused shooter later admitted.

The Teenage Girl

A 17-year-old girl accused of acting as the getaway driver in Caleb Quick's killing. Her attorney acknowledged she drove the vehicle but argued she is not a murderer.

The Alleged Shooter

A male suspect in the case who is scheduled for a similar hearing later this year.

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What they’re saying

“I did it to him,”

— The Alleged Shooter

“concerned with being caught but was content with whatever the outcome was because he felt like he did what he needed to do to get justice.”

— The Alleged Shooter

“It was an accusation and then saying 'he was like a brother to me' it just did not match was going so it feels like this was all just rumors.”

— Stephen Quick, Caleb Quick's Father

“Her actions and involvement had a heavy impact on our lives, you know, we lost my son.”

— Stephen Quick, Caleb Quick's Father

What’s next

The court is expected to hear arguments beginning Thursday on whether the teenage girl will be tried as an adult. The male suspect in the case is scheduled for a similar hearing later this year.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex legal issues around accomplice liability, where an individual may face serious charges for their role in a crime even if they did not directly commit the violent act. It also raises questions about the appropriate way to handle juvenile offenders accused of involvement in violent crimes.