A third teenager has been charged over the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy who was found critically wounded outside a Melbourne hospital. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community.
Details of the Incident
Darweish Mohamed, a 15-year-old from Mickleham, was discovered outside Craigieburn community hospital in Melbourne's north at approximately 7:50 PM on Wednesday. A staff member from the clinic rushed to his aid and performed CPR, but he died at the scene.
Police arrested two people in the nearby suburb of Pascoe Vale early on Thursday. A 16-year-old boy from the Goulburn Valley was charged with murder and remanded in custody to appear in a children's court. A 20-year-old man from Beveridge was charged with criminal damage by fire and bailed to appear at Broadmeadows Magistrates Court on 1 December.
Additional Charges
On Friday evening, a 14-year-old from Victoria's Hume area was arrested and charged with murder. He is scheduled to appear before a children's court. Later on Friday, police confirmed that a second murder charge had been laid against a 15-year-old boy from the Craigieburn area, who will also face a children's court. Additionally, a 15-year-old girl from the Fawkner area has been charged with affray and theft of a motor vehicle and was bailed to appear in a children's court at a later date.
A burnt-out car found at Oaklands Junction has been linked to the stabbing.
Community Response
Loved ones of Darweish have asked community members to keep him in their prayers. Family friend Mohamed Bakhit launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for funeral expenses. The fundraiser page states: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved brother, Darweish. No family should ever have to go through a loss like this and our hearts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."
By Saturday morning, the campaign had raised more than $54,000 towards a goal of $60,000. It asks those unable to donate to keep Darweish and his family in their du'as, an Arabic word for a form of Islamic prayer.
School Support
Victoria's education department confirmed it would provide support to affected school communities following the death of the Mount Ridley College student. A spokesperson told AAP: "The death of any young person is a tragedy. The death of the young person in a violent incident on Wednesday will be extremely distressing for the local communities involved."
