Police shoot dead 'radicalised' teen after knife attack in Perth
The Straits Times|May 06, 2024
An investigation is underway in Western Australia after the police shot dead a teenager who reportedly stabbed a member of the public.
Vihanya Rakshika
Police shoot dead 'radicalised' teen after knife attack in Perth

The community of Willetton in Perth's south was shaken after reports surfaced on local news platforms. The incident reportedly took place in High Street before 11.30pm on May 4.

According to reports WAMN News on May 5, a police operation was mobilised. Witnesses described a chaotic scene where a youngster wielding a long knife chased individuals on the street.

News.com.au reported that the 16-year-old suspect was a Caucasian armed with what is believed to be a 30cm-long kitchen knife. He called the police to the carpark outside Bunnings Willetton on May 4 around 10pm after stabbing a man, the police said. The authorities said the victim, who was stabbed in the back, was in the hospital and in stable condition.

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