A teenager has died after a stabbing incident at a private residence on Devonshire Bay Road shortly after midnight last night.
Detective Chief Inspector Derricka Burns confirmed this afternoon that 17-year-old Ethan Arruda died as a result of a single stab wound to the chest that took place in the midst of a party attended by between 50 and 100 people.
Ms Burns said: “Police were called to attend the scene around 12.15am, where they found the victim unconscious
He was taken to hospital and, despite immediate medical attention and life-saving efforts, Ethan succumbed to his injuries several hours later.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this very difficult time.”
Ms Burns said that knife crime was a growing concern on the island, and called on the community to take a stand against it.
“This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for collective action to address violence in our neighbourhoods.
“We cannot allow our youth to be caught in the crossfire of such senseless acts.
“It is imperative that we come together as a community to foster dialogue, encourage positive choices and implement measures to prevent further tragedies.”
Ms Burns said the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing were under investigation. She urged witnesses to come forward.
“We are aware that there were between 50 and 100 people at the party and are urging anyone with information, no matter how insignificant they think it may be, to come forward and assist, providing clarity and justice for the victim and his loved ones,” she said.
“If you were at this party, we would like to hear from you. If your child was at this party, we would like to hear from you.
“If you have any video footage or other recorded images from this party, we would like to hear from you.”
