The police in Verena are investigating a case of attempted murder and negligent handling of a firearm where a 13-year-old boy reportedly shot his 15 year-old cousin.
The incident occurred at Langkloof on Saturday, April 5. It is alleged that police attended a complaint at Verena Clinic where the victim was found lying in bed with a gunshot wound on the cheek.
Further investigation indicates that the suspect had somehow stole his father’s safe keys from the wardrobe and then took out the firearm from the safe. It was discovered that the suspect was playing with a firearm when the unfortunate occurred where the firearm was discharged, hitting the cousin. The victim was taken to hospital while the suspect was taken to the police station.
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The suspect was then released to the care of his parents. He is expected to appear in the Mkobola Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, April 9 for attempted murder. His father was also charged for negligent handling of a firearm.
