Three teenagers have now been charged with murder, including the 16-year-old Goulburn Valley boy, a 14-year-old boy from the Hume region and a 15-year-old boy from Craigieburn.
Homicide Squad detectives charged the Goulburn Valley boy on Friday, July 3, after a 15-year-old Mickleham boy was found with stab wounds outside a medical centre on Lygon Dve, Craigieburn, on Wednesday, July 1, at 7.50pm.
CPR was performed by a staff member from the nearby medical centre, but the teenager died at the scene.
The 14-year-old Hume region boy was arrested on Friday night and charged with murder, to appear before a children’s court.
The 15-year-old Craigieburn boy and the 16-year-old Goulburn Valley boy, who were both charged on Friday, will also appear before a children’s court.
A 20-year-old Beveridge man has also been charged with criminal damage by fire and has been bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in December, while a 15-year-old girl from the Fawkner area will also appear in a children’s court on affray and theft of motor vehicle charges.
The investigation is continuing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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