URGENT UPDATE: Two boys have been found dead in a suspected targeted stabbing incident in Cobblebank, just 30 km west of Melbourne’s CBD. Emergency services discovered the victims on the night of October 14, 2023, with both children suffering from serious injuries.
A 12-year-old boy was located on Marble Dr after authorities received a distress call. Despite immediate efforts including CPR, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Just 200 metres away, a 15-year-old boy was found on Cobble St but also succumbed to his injuries shortly after emergency personnel arrived.
Authorities are treating this incident as a targeted attack, with Victoria Police stating that the exact circumstances surrounding the boys’ deaths are still under investigation. “The investigation remains ongoing,” police confirmed in a statement released late Saturday.
The tragic event has sparked outrage and concern among community leaders. Brad Battin, the Victorian Leader of the Opposition, emphasized the grim reality of violent crime in the region. “Last night we saw the tragic outcome of the crime crisis in Victoria,” he stated. “These are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families shattered, and communities forever changed.”
The emotional toll of this incident is being felt deeply throughout the community. As police continue their investigation, residents are left grappling with the reality of such violence striking their neighborhood. Witnesses and those with information are urged to come forward as the police work to uncover the details behind this horrific attack.
This shocking event underscores the urgent need for increased measures to combat violence in Victoria, as more families face the devastating impact of crime.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
