Khadeem Parris, 16, from Motherwell, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Khadeem Parris(Image: Northamptonshire Police )
A Motherwell teenager has died after a stabbing at a property in England.
Khadeem Parris died at an address in Adnitt Road, Northampton, shortly before 7pm on Tuesday, July 7. Police and paramedics were called to the property after the alarm was raised.
Northamptonshire Police launched a murder probe after a post-mortem examination confirmed the 16-year-old had suffered a fatal stab wound. Detectives have said they believe the attack was targeted.
Khadeem’s devastated family paid tribute to their “funny, smiling boy” in a moving tribute, reports the Record. They described the teen, who was due to start college in August, as a resilient young man who was excited about the future.
They said: “Khadeem was such a funny, smiling boy. He was always singing, he loved a joke, and he was such a kind son – he had a kindness inside of him.
“He had such strength too. He had coped with such a lot in his young life and he was making plans and so looking forward to the future. He was ready and excited to be starting college in August to study to be a plumber and electrician, and really wanted to make the most of the opportunities open to him.”
The tribute also spoke of Khadeem’s love of computer games and football, and the special bond he shared with his older brother and younger sister. His family added: “Words can’t explain how we feel at this time. We cannot understand it and we are utterly heartbroken at his loss.
“Khadeem, we love you, we miss you and you will always be in our hearts.”
A touching message has also appeared on social media from a Dundee woman believed to have been close to Khadeem. In a Facebook post, Courtney Blaney shared a picture of the pair and wrote: “Forever me n you Khadeem Parris rest easy my boy,” alongside a dove and white heart emoji.
The investigation into Khadeem’s death remains ongoing. A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday and remains in police custody.
Three other people – a 19-year-old man, a 56-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman, all from Northampton – were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender before being released on bail pending further inquiries.
Officers have executed warrants at several addresses in Northampton as detectives continue to pursue multiple lines of inquiry.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Ryan Catling renewed his appeal for information, saying: “Any small piece of information or camera footage is useful and could be the vital detail we need as part of our enquiry.”
Police are continuing to appeal for anyone who was in the Adnitt Road area between 6.30pm and 7pm on Tuesday, July 7, or who has CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage, to come forward.
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
