Police have launched a murder investigation after a 15-year-old Glasgow schoolboy was found dead on a street. Emergency services raced to Clarendon Street in the city’s west end following reports of a person being found injured at 10:30pm on Wednesday, March 5.
Crews were not able to save Amen Teklay and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been made aware. Police Scotland has launched a major investigation and are treating the death as murder following a post-mortem. A large police presence remains in the area as officers continue to investigate. Detective Superintendent Cheryl Kelly said: “Our thoughts are with Amen’s family and friends at this distressing time.
“We will continue to provide specialist support for them as our investigation continues. We are still keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and anyone who has dashcam, private CCTV or doorbell footage around the time of the incident.”
It is understood that the teenager, who is originally from Eritrea, lived with his father in Glasgow and had recently been granted ‘right to remain’ status in the UK.
Amen was a pupil at St Thomas Aquinas Secondary in the Jordanhill area of the city. Describing his death as “tragic”, his head teacher, Claire McInally, said he was a “much-loved young man” who “was bright and showed great promise”.
She said: “This is a tragic situation. Our thoughts and prayers are with Amen’s family and friends at this devastating time.
“Amen was a friendly and much-loved young man who was really interested in music and the media. He was bright and showed great promise.
“This has been a shock for our school community, and we are continuing to offer support to our young people, staff and those in the wider community who are affected.”
JATV Goals Youth Group, which offers film training for young people at boxing events, also paid tribute to the teenager who was part of the group.
It said in a statement: “His life was tragically taken from us by the type of violence boxing does so well to combat.
“Our community is heartbroken as we come to terms with the loss of a young boy who had his full life ahead of him.”
Superintendent Christopher Stewart said: “I understand that residents in the area will be very concerned following this incident, however I can reassure them we are working very closely with our detective colleagues and there will continue to be a visible policing presence in the area.
“I would urge anyone with questions, concerns or information to approach officers, who are there to help.”
Information can also be given to police by calling 101, quoting incident number 3652 of March 5, or through Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.