A 13-year-old girl was fatally stabbed on Thursday evening following an altercation involving two other female students in St James.
The deceased has been identified as Jessina Pearce of McKenzie Drive in Flanker, St James.
According to the police, the incident occurred at approximately 6:55 p.m. when Pearce became involved in an argument with two other girls.
The dispute reportedly escalated, resulting in the two girls allegedly stabbing Pearce.
She was rushed to hospital for medical treatment but later succumbed to her injuries.
Police said one of the girls involved in the incident has been taken into custody as investigations continue.