Detective Senior Sergeant Nigel L’Estrange told reporters it was likely the pair involved knew each other.
“This is an absolutely tragic and senseless act that’s occurred here on school holidays, in an area where there’s going to be lots of kids attending,” he said.
Homicide squad detectives at the shopping centre on Tuesday.Credit: Nine News
A police spokeswoman said the circumstances of the teenager’s death were still being investigated.
A witness, Steve, told radio station 3AW that several police cars had converged on the shopping centre after the stabbing.
“The food court where it’s happened just outside of, it’s still open and there’s people oblivious to it,” he said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to make a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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