Published 13 days ago

Australian police shoot dead a 16-year-old boy armed with a knife in Perth

A teen attacked a man in a hardware store parking lot in Willetton, then rushed at police officers before being shot, according to Western Australia Premier Roger Cook.
The teen, described as a Caucasian male with complex mental health issues, was armed with a large kitchen knife when confronted by officers, says Western Australia police commissioner Col Blanch.
Western Australia Premier Roger Cook mentioned the teen may have been radicalized online but assured the community he acted alone, with assistance from concerned members of the Muslim community who contacted the police.

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The Guardian

Perth stabbing: police shoot dead boy, 16, after alleged attack that has ‘hallmarks’ of terror incident

WA premier Roger Cook suggests teenager who allegedly stabbed man in Bunnings car park in Willetton may have been radicalised onlineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWestern Australian police say they have shot and killed a teenager who allegedly attacked a man in a Perth car park on Saturday night.Detectives on Sunday said there was no ongoing threat to…

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Australian police shot dead 16-year-old claiming he was ‘radicalised’ online

Western Australian police shot and killed a “radicalised” 16-year-old boy with a knife who had wounded a member of the public in Perth, police and the state premier said on May 5.

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The Independent

‘Radicalised’ teen shot dead by police after stabbing man in the back in Australia

Police have confirmed there were ‘indications’ that he had been radicalised online

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Australian police say 16-year-old shot after Perth stabbing may have been 'radicalized' online

A 16-year-old boy armed with a knife was shot dead by police after he stabbed a man in the Australian west coast city of Perth, officials said Sunday.

13 days ago·Canada

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NDTV

"Radicalised" Teenager With Knife Shot Dead By Cops In Australia

Australian police shot and killed a "radicalised" 16-year-old boy with a knife who had wounded a member of the public in Western Australia, police and state Premier Roger Cook said Sunday.

14 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Australian police shoot dead a boy, 16, armed with a knife after he stabbed a man in Perth

Australian officials say a 16-year-old boy armed with a knife has been shot dead by police after he stabbed a man in the west coast city of Perth. The incident

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