Jamaica Women's Soccer Player Tarania Clarke Stabbed to Death

Clarke, 20, was stabbed in a fight over a cellphone, according to a police report.

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Authorities in Jamaica say a member of the women’s national soccer team has been stabbed to death.

Police said Friday that 20-year-old Tarania Clarke was killed during a fight with another woman over a cellphone. The stabbing occurred late Thursday in the capital of Kingston.

Officials say the unidentified woman has been detained.

The JFF mourns the loss of Tarania Clarke who was injured and sadly passed away last night having succumbed to her injuries.#ReggaeGirlz Tarania ‘Plum Plum’ Clarke, Captain of Waterhouse FC, scored on debut for the Senior Reggae Girlz on September 30 in the 12-1 win over Cuba. pic.twitter.com/uA8EbiBFXh

— Official J.F.F (@jff_football) November 1, 2019

We express our deepest condolences to her family and friends during this very challenging time. Jamaica’s female football suffers a significant loss as she was a very talented player. https://t.co/72l8zGiJra#JFFLive#ReggaeGirlz

— Official J.F.F (@jff_football) November 1, 2019

Clarke was a midfielder for the Reggae Girlz.