71-Year-Old Store Owner Fatally Stabbed at Darwin Supermarket

A teenager allegedly stabbed him with an edged weapon before fleeing on a bicycle.
71-Year-Old Store Owner Fatally Stabbed at Darwin Supermarket
A screenshot taken on April 24, 2025 shows the scene where a 71-year-old man allegedly confronted a teenager as he was stealing items from the store in Darwin. AAP Image/Supplied by ABC News
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A grocery store owner has allegedly been stabbed to death while confronting a teenage thief in an incident a territory leader has described as devastating for the community.

The 71-year-old man was fatally stabbed at the Friendly Grocer Nightcliff Supermarket in Darwin on April 21 after confronting an 18-year-old who was allegedly stealing from the shop.