A DEVASTATED sister has paid tribute to her "kind and bright" brother after he was brutally killed in Glasgow, as cops launch a murder investigation.
Amen Teklay, 15, was found seriously injured on Clarendon Street in the city's St George’s Cross area at around 10:30pm on Wednesday.
Despite paramedics' best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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His heartbroken sister, Delina Teklay, 17, told BBC Scotland News: "Amen was not just my brother, he was my best friend."
Originally from Eritrea, Amen had lived in Glasgow for around eight years with his father and had recently been granted ‘right to remain’ status in the UK.
Police Scotland have called the killing an "isolated incident" but say they are keeping an open mind about possible motives.
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Detective Superintendent Cheryl Kelly confirmed that officers are reviewing CCTV and carrying out door-to-door inquiries in the area.
She said: "Our thoughts are with Amen’s family and friends at this distressing time, and we will continue to support them."
Cops are urging anyone with dash cam, CCTV, or doorbell footage from the area to come forward, with Det Supt Kelly adding: "We believe the answers lie within the local community."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via their major investigations public portal.
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