A 14-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of 15-year-old Darweish Mohamed. He is the third teenager to face a murder charge in the case, according to The Guardian.

Mohamed was a student at Mount Ridley College from Mickleham. On the evening of 1 July 2026, he was found critically wounded outside Craigieburn community hospital in Melbourne's north. Hospital staff tried to save him, but he died from his injuries. He was 15 years old.

Police moved quickly. Two people were arrested in Pascoe Vale early on 2 July. Within 24 hours, a 16-year-old from the Goulburn Valley area was charged with murder. The next day, a 15-year-old from Craigieburn was also charged with murder. That evening, the 14-year-old from Hume was arrested, making three murder charges in less than two days.

Who Was Charged

Five people face charges related to the incident. Three teenagers (aged 14, 15, and 16) are charged with murder. A 20-year-old man from Beveridge was charged with burning a car, which was linked to what happened. A 15-year-old girl from Fawkner was charged with fighting in public and stealing a car.

One important detail: at least one of the teenagers charged with murder was already on bail when the stabbing happened. This raises questions about how Victoria decides whether young people accused of crimes should be released before trial — a system that has been controversial in the state.

Community Response

People in the area have reacted with sadness and support for Mohamed's family. A GoFundMe fundraiser set up by a family friend had raised more than $54,000 toward funeral costs by 4 July. The funds came quickly, within just three days, showing how much the community cares.

Victoria's education department said it would help schools affected by Mohamed's death. Mount Ridley College, where he studied, is in a rapidly growing part of Melbourne where schools have struggled to keep up with population growth.

What Happens Next

The court cases will happen in different places. The three teenagers will go to children's court, which is a special court for young people that protects their privacy. The 20-year-old will be tried separately for the car damage charge.

The fact that one of the accused was already on bail will likely become a major issue. Victoria has changed its youth justice laws many times in recent years. When high-profile crimes involve young people on bail, it often leads to new laws — though experts disagree about whether those laws actually make things safer.

Darweish Mohamed was 15 years old. He died at a hospital's front door. His family is arranging his funeral with help from people they may never meet. Those are the core facts here.