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21 November, 2024

MOE Investigates Two Incidents Which Left A Child Dead And Another Wounded

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The education ministry says a full investigation is underway into two incidents on Tuesday which left one child dead and another nursing wounds.

The ministry says it’s awaiting the official reports to ascertain further details.

The education ministry has expressed profound sorrow over the stabbing death of a grade seven student from Denham Town High School on Tuesday.

Omar Collie was stabbed to death, while on his way home from school.

A 14-year-old female student has been taken into custody.

The ministry is also reporting an incident at Oberlin High School, St. Andrew where a female student was attacked by another female student at the entrance of the school.

The student suffered multiple facial injuries and is receiving medical care.