Gilbert man shot girlfriend 13 times

Preston J. Allen has been sentenced to 38 years in prison for the second-degree murder of his girlfriend, Michelle Golden, who he shot 13 times at their Gilbert home on October 25, 2023. The incident occurred while four children were present in the house; one child narrowly avoided being shot when Allen fired at the bed where he was hiding. Golden had previously filed a restraining order against Allen, citing multiple instances of abuse. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell highlighted the lasting trauma that the children will endure as a result of witnessing their mother's murder. Allen was sentenced to 23 years for murder and 15 years for attempted murder, with the terms to be served consecutively. This case underscores the severe consequences of domestic violence and the impact it has on families.