A shocking and tragic incident occurred near Masongwe Secondary School on June 18, 2023, when a 15-year-old boy allegedly stabbed his classmate to death with a kitchen knife.
The altercation was reported to be sparked by a dispute over a girl, whose identity was not disclosed.
According to the Zimbabwean Republic Police, the incident took place at approximately 3 pm, when emotions ran high and the argument escalated into a violent confrontation.
During the heated exchange, the suspect reportedly brandished a kitchen knife and attacked the victim, inflicting fatal wounds to his shoulder and head.
Tragically, the victim succumbed to his injuries immediately after the stabbing, leaving the school community and the local residents devastated by the senseless loss of life.
In a statement issued by the authorities, the police confirmed that the incident is currently under investigation.
The statement reads;
“Police in Mwenezi are investigating a case of murder in which a male juvenile (15) stabbed another juvenile (15) with a kitchen knife on the shoulder and head after an argument over the suspect’s girlfriend on 18/07/23 near Masongwe Secondary School. The victim died on the spot.”
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