Haunting final moments of 14-year-old boy before he was hit by a car and then fatally stabbed in alleged targeted attack
- Footage of teenager’s final moments
- A 14-year-old was hit by car and attacked
Haunting footage has captured the final moments of a 14-year-old boy before he was struck by a car and killed in a horrifying attack.
The 14-year-old was found injured on Bailey Street, in the northwest Melbourne suburb of St Albans, at around 11pm on Monday.
He was rushed to Sunshine Hospital before he died along the way.
CCTV footage has since emerged of his final moments showing him running around the area with two friends.
CCTV footage has since emerged of his final moments showing him running around the area with two friends
The trio are seen in the video looking back and shouting before disappearing near Ginifer Station, in north-west Melbourne, at about 10.47pm.
A light-coloured SUV later pulled over next to the group before two knife-wielding men got out and attacked one of the teens, The Herald Sun reported.
Detective Inspector David Dunstan said the attack appeared to be targeted.
‘Any incident involving knives and fatal injuries to victims of this age is concerning,’ he said.
‘We’re doing everything we can, we’ve had police at the scene last night.
‘They’ve worked through the night and working with local police and the homicide squad to bring those responsible to justice as soon as possible.’
Victoria Police had received a report on Monday night that a number of people had been seen in the area who appeared to be armed with knives.
A homicide squad spent Monday night and Tuesday morning searching the area for clues.
Emergency services were too late to save the victim, who was found with critical injuries at about 11pm on Bailey Street and died on his way to Sunshine’s hospital
Investigators had taped off a section along the corner of Furlong Road and Lima Street early Tuesday morning as the hunt for evidence continued
Investigators had taped off a section along the corner of Furlong Road and Lima Street early Tuesday morning as the hunt for evidence continued.
Shattered glass was seen scattered along Bailey Street and around the corner along Furlong Road.
SES crews were seen removing drain lids as residents in the area came to grips with the shocking attack that had taken place the night before.
Anyone with information or anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers as investigations continue.
