# 16-year-old girl struck with shrapnel square in the mouth after partygoer tosses shock absorber into bonfire

> 16-year-old girl struck square in mouth by shrapnel after partygoer throws car shock absorber into bonfire.
- Title: 16-year-old girl struck with shrapnel square in the mouth…
- Summary: 16-year-old girl struck square in mouth by shrapnel after partygoer throws car shock absorber into bonfire. A 16-year-old girl in Phoenix, Arizona was struck…
- Keywords: breaking, jaidynn penberthy, phoenix, arizona, shock absorber, bonfire, explosion, shrapnel, broken jaw, facial fractures, burns, Law & Crime
- Source: Law & Crime — https://lawandcrime.com/crime/16-year-old-girl-struck-with-shrapnel-square-in-the-mouth-after-partygoer-tosses-shock-absorber-into-bonfire-causing-explosion-family
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- Topics: breaking, jaidynn penberthy, phoenix, arizona, shock absorber, bonfire, explosion, shrapnel, broken jaw, facial fractures, burns, crime
## Incident Details
Phoenix police searched for the person who allegedly tossed a car shock absorber into a bonfire causing an explosion near New River and Saddle Mountain roads in Phoenix, Arizona.
## Victim Injuries
Jaidynn Penberthy, a 16-year-old girl, suffered a broken jaw, multiple facial fractures, broken teeth, and burns after being struck square in the mouth by shrapnel.
## How It Happened
Ethan Glass, Penberthy's brother, said his sister was standing about 10 feet from the bonfire when someone threw a car shock absorber into the fire, causing an explosion.
## Immediate Response
Partygoers performed lifesaving measures and Jaidynn's friends rushed her to get help after she lost her pulse for about a minute.
## Brother's Reaction
Ethan Glass described the scene as 'like a scene out of a horror movie' due to the amount of blood and injuries.
## Suspect Information
Police said the suspect is in their teens or early 20s and anyone with information should call Phoenix police or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
## Family Statement
Jaidynn's family stated she remains at the hospital and expects a long recovery after the incident.
## GoFundMe Statement
The GoFundMe for Jaidynn said she is going through something no one should ever have to experience at just 16 years old.
## Brother's Concerns
Ethan Glass wants the person who caused the incident held accountable and said he is frustrated that someone would do such a thing.
## Time of Incident
The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 in the middle of the desert near New River and Saddle Mountain roads in Phoenix, Arizona.
## Location Details
The explosion occurred in the area near New River and Saddle Mountain roads in Phoenix, Arizona, where Jaidynn was injured.
## Medical Details
Jaidynn temporarily lost her pulse and a friend performed a sternum rub to help her recover.
## Brother's Quote
Ethan Glass said, 'Being kind of an older brother definitely makes me frustrated a lot. I mean, I really don't understand why he would do something of the sort. It makes no sense.'

> Being kind of an older brother definitely makes me frustrated a lot. I mean, I really don't understand why he would do something of the sort. It makes no sense.
## Current Status
Jaidynn remains at the hospital and expects a long recovery after the incident.
## Key takeaway

A 16-year-old girl in Phoenix, Arizona was struck square in the mouth by shrapnel from an explosion caused by a partygoer tossing a car shock absorber into a bonfire.