A tragic incident unfolded in the quiet neighborhood of Boolaroo, located approximately 12 miles southwest of Newcastle, when a 10-year-old girl was reportedly stabbed to death. The incident occurred around 3:45 pm on Monday, with emergency services rushing to a residence on Thurston Street following reports of a stabbing.
Upon arrival, paramedics found the young girl suffering from multiple stab wounds to her upper body. Despite their best efforts, the girl succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The alleged perpetrator, her 17-year-old sister, was arrested at the home and subsequently transported to Belmont Police Station.
The local authorities, including detectives and the Homicide Squad, swiftly established a crime scene and initiated an investigation under the banner of Strike Force Upstream. The teenage suspect has since been formally charged with murder, with the case being treated as domestic violence. She was denied bail and is set to appear in a children’s court on Tuesday.
Superintendent Tracy Chapman, who is overseeing the investigation, revealed that there were no prior records of police involvement with the family for similar incidents. This shocking event has left the community in disbelief, as the family, consisting of a grandmother, mother, and two daughters, had been living peacefully in the neighborhood for three years.
Neighbor Cindy Holloway expressed her shock and sorrow over the incident, describing it as “awful”. The incident has sent ripples of grief and disbelief through the close-knit community, as they grapple with the loss of a young life and the shocking circumstances surrounding her death.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working diligently to piece together the events leading up to this tragic incident. The community, meanwhile, is left to mourn and question how such a horrific event could occur in their midst.