The 19-year-old male teenager stabbed to death in Haʻasini on Monday night has been named by Police as Matangi Fakavā.
The deceased allegedly went to a residence to see a woman, claimed to be a sister of the accused Police said.
The woman was not there and the victim left after an argument with the accused.
Police alleged that the accused followed the victim with a knife.
The victim was later found with deep injuries that consistent with stabbings.
Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Sālote Tonga said Fakavā was found injured on a road in Haʻasini about 8.50 pm on Monday. He died while he was rushed to Vaiola Hospital despite attempts to resuscitate him.
The accused was remanded in custody at his first appearance at the magistrate court.
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