Perth Family Tragedy
Perth Mother Dead, Daughter Injured in Suspected Family Violence; 16-Year-Old Son in Custody
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Police were called to Mills Street in Bentley, where they found the 35-year-old woman dead.
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The suspect is the woman's 16-year-old son and the sister of the injured 12-year-old daughter, making it a familial homicide investigation.
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The 12-year-old girl was located about 600 metres away from the home, near Albany Highway during peak-hour traffic after fleeing; members of the public assisted her before she was taken to hospital.
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Investigators say the suspect was known to police, and detectives are examining his past interactions as part of the investigation.
A 35-year-old mother was found dead inside her home on Mills Street in Bentley, Perth, on Wednesday morning, in what police believe is a family violence homicide. Her 16-year-old son has been taken into custody, according to The Daily Mail and The Nightly.
The woman's 12-year-old daughter was also seriously injured. She managed to flee the home and was found by members of the public near Albany Highway, about 600 metres away, during peak-hour traffic. She was taken to Perth Children's Hospital in serious but stable condition, Allora News reported.
12-Year-Old Fled Scene and Called Police
Police were called to the Bentley property at around 6.15am. When they arrived, they found the woman dead inside the home. The injuries were consistent with stab wounds, according to Head Topics. Detectives said there is no ongoing threat to the community.
The injured girl had already run from the house. She was found roughly 600 metres away near Albany Highway. Members of the public stopped to help her before paramedics arrived. She called police herself after fleeing, The Australia Today reported.
16-Year-Old Son Allegedly Stabbed Mother and Sister
Police believe the 16-year-old boy stabbed his mother to death and then attacked his 12-year-old sister before she escaped. The boy is the son of the woman who was killed and the brother of the injured girl, making this a familial homicide, The Daily Mail reported.
The teenager was known to police before this incident. Detectives are now looking at his past interactions with law enforcement as part of the investigation, according to Allora News. He has been taken into custody but had not been formally charged at the time of early reports.
Investigators Canvass Neighbours and Review CCTV
Detectives are speaking to neighbours on Mills Street and reviewing CCTV footage from the area. Officers were still at the scene hours after the initial call. Authorities urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers or speak directly to police at the scene, Head Topics reported.
Police said more details would be released as the investigation moves forward. The case is being treated as a suspected family violence homicide, according to The Nightly. Western Australia Police have not yet released the names of any of those involved.
Family Violence Drives Tragic Outcome in Perth Home
The incident highlights the deadly toll of family violence in Australian homes. Police confirmed the attack happened inside the family's own house. The 35-year-old victim was killed in what should have been a safe space. Her daughter survived only by running into the street, The Australia Today reported.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Police at the scene are also available to speak with witnesses. The investigation is ongoing, with further updates expected from Western Australia Police.
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