Homicide Squad detectives are investigating following a fatal stabbing at a shopping centre in Melton West this morning.
Emergency services were called to an outdoor food court area on High Street just before midday.
A teenage boy was located with life threatening injuries, CPR was commenced, but he has died at the scene.
It's believed there may have been an altercation between the victim and another male.
The exact circumstances surrounding the teenager's death are yet to be determined and no arrests have been made at this stage.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
/Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here.