Murder probe after boy, 15, dies on Glasgow street | Global News Avenue

Police launched a murder investigation after a 15-year-old boy died in a violence in Glasgow.

Amen Teklay was injured on Clarendon Street in the city’s St. George’s Cross Country area around 22:30 Wednesday.

Emergency services participated in the competition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Scottish police said the killing was an isolated incident and that detectives maintained an “open mind” about all motivations.

The force said it had conducted a major investigation that “moved quickly and was in the early stages.”

It is understood that the teenager, originally from Eritrea, lives in Glasgow with his father and was recently granted the UK’s “reserved rights”.

Amen attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Jordan Hill. Principal Claire McInally said his death was a “shock to the school community.”

She added: “Amen is a friendly and numerous young man with a very interested in music and media.

“He is smart and shows great hope.”

Jamie O’Neill, a support staff member for Amen who is connected to by Kingsway Community, said he has felt “extreme sadness” since he was told of his death.

“We have lost Amen and we have seen how it affects his family,” he told the BBC Scotland. “We are working hard to be strong for them and fulfill our responsibilities.

“We have to try to support young people who know him and look up to young people who need a space to grieve and reach an agreement with what’s going on.”

He said Amen is a “cool and laid-back” boy who “sometimes a little cheeky, but knows his boundaries.”

The support staff told BBC Scotland that Amen was seen as the “brother” of the young people in the group.

Mr O’Neill said he had been worried about Amen lately, but the local area was “relatively calm and safe” for young people.

He added: “Amen does sometimes hang out in other parts of Glasgow, so that’s my focus.

“I know this area very well, you know the faces of everyone here, but if you’re leaving this area, I’ll be worried.”

The JATV Goal Youth Group provides film training for young people in boxing matches and also pays tribute to a member of the group.

It said in a statement: “His life was taken from us through the type of violent boxing, which is great for fighting.

“Our community is heartbroken because we lost all his life with a young boy.”

Det Supt Cheryl Kelly of the Scottish Police Department said police are reviewing CCTV and will question door to door.

She said: “Our idea is to be with Amen’s family and friends during this painful time. We will continue to provide professional support to them.

“We still have a desire to talk to anyone in the area at the time, anyone with a dashboard, CCTV or doorbell lens during the event.”

Det Supt Kelly said “the answer is in the local community” and urged anyone with information to pass A Major Investigation Public Portal.