Representatives of the local Aboriginal community are concerned the police response has not been adequate,and that “a tone is being set”.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said it appeared Cassius was an innocent victim of a violent attack. “He was simply spending time with his friends when he was assaulted.”
Police have said they do not believe racism was the motivation for the alleged murder,as the community rallies around Cassius Turvey’s grieving family.
It’s understood the teen was walking home from school when a car full of strangers pulled up alongside him and accused him of smashing car windows.