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Homicide Detectives Investigate Teen’s Death in Calingiri Home

Forensic teams are examining the scene following a late-night triple-zero call that also found an uninjured infant on the property.

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Police scene.

Overview

  • The woman was discovered unresponsive at about 8.45 pm on Monday after a man in an agitated state dialed triple-zero.
  • Paramedics waited for police before entering the demountable and attempted to revive the 18-year-old, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Detectives have launched a homicide investigation and forensic officers are scouring the recently installed structure for evidence.
  • A young baby was found unharmed inside the home and is now in protective custody while authorities probe the circumstances.
  • Residents of the remote Wheatbelt town of Calingiri say they were unaware of any disturbances at the new Harrington Street property.