Major Crime investigate murder
Channel: SA Police News
Date: 09/01/2014

This footage is from the press conference held today at PHQ about the following murder.

Major Crime Detectives are investigating the stabbing death of a young man in the northern suburbs last night and are appealing for information from the public.

At about 9.45pm on Wednesday 8 January, a black 2007 Holden Commodore sedan, containing four occupants, arrived at the emergency section of the Lyell McEwin Hospital.

An 18-year-old Gilles Plains man, suffering life-threatening stab wounds, was removed from the vehicle and treated, however, he died within a very short time.

An unknown man ran from the vehicle upon seeing police. He was last seen running through down Treves Street, Elizabeth Vale, and through yards. Police, with the assistance of STAR Group, searched the area, but the man has not been found.

Two female occupants of the car were detained by police, however, they are not assisting with the investigation.

The black 2007 Holden Commodore sedan has been seized and will be forensically examined.

The investigation continued today, with police searching several premises.  Investigators suspect the scene of the stabbing may be at a house in Pearson Street, Parafield Gardens and are now working to confirm this.

An autopsy will be conducted today.

A joint taskforce, Operation Triumph, has been established, comprising officers from Major Crime, Serious and Organised Crime, State Intelligence and Metropolitan Operations.

Investigators would like to hear from anyone who saw the black 2007 Holden Commodore sedan and its occupants at or near the Lyell McEwin Hospital last night.

Anyone who saw or heard anything in the vicinity of Pearson Street, Parafield Gardens between 8pm and 10pm last night is asked to contact police.

Anyone with information about the identity of the man who fled the vehicle when it arrived at the hospital last night is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au