A tragic incident unfolded in Brisbane, Australia, where a 15-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 58-year-old man to death during a house party. The victim has been identified as Greg Josephson, a millionaire businessman and co-founder of the popular retailer Universal Store. His body was discovered at his home in the affluent neighborhood of Clayfield on Thursday night.
Emergency services received a call around 8:15 p.m. regarding a man with serious injuries. When police arrived, they found Josephson deceased at the scene. The area was crowded with teenagers, many of whom were reportedly unaware of the violence that had just occurred.
Superintendent Craig Williams, who addressed the media, described the scene as chaotic. Most of the attendees were confused and shocked, and the police later located the teenager accused of the crime on a nearby street. Williams stated that preliminary investigations suggest no one else was involved in the incident.
The young suspect has been charged with first-degree murder and has been denied bail. He appeared in children’s court on Friday. Police also recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing. Several other teenagers at the party are cooperating with investigators and were taken to the police station to contact their parents.
The relationship between Josephson and the accused has not been fully explained, but police confirmed that they knew each other. A spokesperson for Universal Store expressed their condolences, noting Josephson’s significant role in the company since its founding in 1999, until he sold it in 2018 for an estimated AU$100 million.
Neighbors expressed their shock at the events, with one resident recalling seeing groups of young people gathering and dispersing. They described the incident as unbelievable, noting that nothing in the neighborhood hinted at such violence.
As the investigation continues, police are offering support to those who were present at the party. The community is left grappling with the aftermath of this tragic event, reflecting on the loss of a prominent figure and the circumstances that led to such a devastating act.