16-year-old murder charge

Juvenile in Samoa charged with murder

It is alleged that there was a scuffle between the juvenile and the 24-year-old victim on 25 July 2019.

The victim was injured and admitted at Motootua Hospital on the same day.

According to Police, the victim died in hospital on Monday, 5 August 2019.

The Samoa Police Criminal Investigation Division were notified of the man’s death on the same day and the suspected was arrested and charged.

He will remain in custody until 19 August when his case will be called for mention in the court.

Police said the suspect knew the victim.