- Mercutio is a close friend of Romeo and Benvolio.
Who kills Tybalt?
- Tybalt is killed by Romeo in Act 3, Scene 1, of the play.
Details of the scene:
- In this scene, a fight breaks out between Mercutio, Romeo, and Tybalt following an altercation between Tybalt and Romeo.
- Tybalt fatally wounds Mercutio, prompting Romeo to avenge Mercutio's death and kill Tybalt in a duel.
- Romeo flees the scene after killing Tybalt, which leads to his banishment from Verona.