Major update in tragic death of young Melbourne doctor
Two teenage boys have been charged with murder just days after the death of a Melbourne doctor.
The 16-year-old boys allegedly broke into the home of 33-year-old Dr Ash Gordon on Saturday, when the doctor then pursued the intruders after they fled the house.
The teens then became violent, allegedly stabbing Dr Gordon several times and leaving him to die a kilometre from his home.
As his heartbroken family continue to grieve their loss, homicide detectives confirmed that the two 16-year-olds have been charged with murder, aggravated burglary and theft and will face a children’s court at a later date.
Superintendent Janet Stevenson said police worked “tirelessly” to “apprehend those responsible for his tragedy”.
“We know that Ash’s family and loved ones are grieving. This arrest will not take away the tragedy of this dreadful situation, but we hope that it will alleviate some of their distress,” she said.
“We will continue to provide all the support they require during this difficult time.”
Tributes have poured in for the young doctor, with his sister Natalie describing the 33-year-old as her “world”.
“I’m his older sister, but I looked up to him for so much, as did our other siblings. He’s the youngest, but we all looked up to him. Mum and dad would ring him for advice,” she said.
“He was just so sure of himself. Such a confident person and so willing to help anyone and everyone.”
Friends have also flooded social media with their grief, sharing words of condolences for his loved ones while posting kind words about their fallen friend.
“Thank you for the many unforgettable memories, you were one of a kind,” one friend wrote on Facebook.
“You were definitely such an inspiration to others, you worked so hard to get where you are! Life’s just not fair.”
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