A 15-year-old boy stabbed to death in the car park of a Melbourne hospital has been identified as Darweish Mohamed.
Another teenager and a young man were arrested shortly after the death outside the Craigieburn Community Hospital.
Darweish Mohamed. GoFundMe
The Mount Ridley student was discovered by a hospital staff member about 7.50pm on Wednesday.
The person tried to revive Darweish but he succumbed to his injuries.
Overcome by grief, distraught loved ones were unable to fathom how a boy so full of life had his tragically cut short.
Detectives returned to the scene on Thursday morning, scouring a nearby reserve for clues while just 20 minutes away forensics examined a burnt-out car believed to be linked to the boy’s death.
A hospital staff member found Darweish Mohamed and tried to save the 15-year-old’s life. Supplied
Friends took to social media to pay tribute, while a makeshift memorial grew at the scene.
“A mum has woken up this morning to the worst possible news of her life,” Opposition Leader Jess Wilson said.
A teen boy has died outside a medical centre in Craigieburn, Melbourne. Today
Police arrested a 16-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man in Pascoe Vale about 5.30am.
Neither had been charged on Thursday night.
“Victoria is broken. It is broken in its very soul,” Wilson said.
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson said the latest death meant Victoria was “broken”. Nine
“The fact (is) that we are seeing day in, day out, young people’s lives put at risk.”
A crime scene has been established and anybody with information or footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online or on 1800 333 000.