Des Moines, IA – A tragic incident unfolded on June 11th when 16-year-old Mohamed Elzubeir allegedly stabbed his 19-year-old brother, Abdelmagid Elzubeir, in their Oakridge Drive apartment. The altercation resulted in Abdelmagid being critically injured and later succumbing to his wounds at a local hospital.

Police responded swiftly to the scene following a distress call at approximately 10:15 a.m., discovering Abdelmagid with severe injuries. Despite efforts to save him, he tragically passed away from the injuries inflicted by his younger brother.

Mohamed Elzubeir was apprehended shortly after the incident and is currently held on a $1 million bond at a juvenile detention facility, facing charges of first-degree murder as an adult.

The family, devastated by the loss, spoke fondly of Abdelmagid, describing him as a promising young man with aspirations to attend college in New York and pursue a career in medicine. His father expressed shock and grief over the incident, emphasizing Abdelmagid’s positive qualities and his upcoming graduation from high school.

The circumstances leading to the altercation remain under investigation by the Des Moines Police Department, who asserted that the stabbing was premeditated. As the case develops, the community mourns the loss of Abdelmagid Elzubeir, a young life filled with potential tragically cut short.