A third teenager has been charged over the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Darweish Mohamed, who was found critically wounded outside a community hospital in Melbourne's north.
Arrest and Charges
A 14-year-old from Victoria's Hume area was arrested on Friday evening and charged with murder, police confirmed. He is scheduled to appear before a children's court. This follows the earlier charging of a 16-year-old boy from the Goulburn Valley, also with murder, who was remanded in custody. 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.
The Incident
Darweish Mohamed was found outside Craigieburn Community Hospital at about 7:50 pm on Wednesday. A staff member rushed to his aid and performed CPR, but he died at the scene. A burnt-out car found at Oaklands Junction has been linked to the stabbing.
Further Charges
Later on Friday, police laid a second murder charge against a 15-year-old boy from the Craigieburn area. A 15-year-old girl from Fawkner 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.
Community Response
Loved ones of Darweish have asked the community to keep him in their prayers. Family friend Mohamed Bakhit launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral expenses. The 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 over $54,000 toward a $60,000 goal. Those unable to donate are asked to keep Darweish and his family in their du'as, an Arabic term for Islamic prayer.
School Support
Darweish attended Mount Ridley College. Victoria's education department confirmed it would provide support to affected school communities. 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.'
