Samoa Police Confirm Death Related to Facebook

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Police in Samoa have confirmed the death of a 16-year-old boy following an argument alleged to have been fueled by social media messages on Facebook.

Talamua on line reports that a 14-year-old boy is being charged in connection with the alleged murder and the weapon used is a stone.

The incident occurred on Saturday May 7 and an autopsy is being awaited to confirm the cause of death.

Talamua says police in Samoa have identified social media as the cause of many arguments and student fights incited by messages on Facebook and other social media platforms

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