Police Detectives, Ladybrand K9 Unit and Ladybrand Vispol have arrested a farmer (82) on two counts of attempted murder in which he allegedly shot and injured an 18-year-old man while hunting on the farm with a friend (19).
Police Detectives, Ladybrand K9 Unit and Ladybrand Vispol have arrested a farmer on two counts of attempted murder in which he allegedly shot and injured an 18-year-old man while hunting on the farm with a friend .
It’s alleged that on Friday, 24 May 2024, at about 20:30, two young men from a certain farm in the district of Ladybrand were hunting on the farm when they were confronted by another neighbouring farmer. He allegedly swear at them, and they sped off with their car. The farmer pursued and started shooting at them. In the process, the young man aged 18, who was the driver, was shot in the back on the shoulder.
The incident was brought to police’s attention on Saturday, 25 May 2024, and the suspect was traced and arrested. The police also confiscated the suspect’s firearm for further ballistic analysis and as an exhibit.The views of authors published on South Africa Today are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of South Africa Today. By viewing, visiting, using, or interacting with SouthAfricaToday.
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