Boy Accidentally Shoots Farm Worker in Thabazimbi
A farm labourer was shot dead by an 11-year-old boy who was shooting guinea fowl at a farm in Thabazimbi, Limpopo.
According to police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba,
“Preliminary investigations revealed that an 11-year-old boy was allegedly shooting at guinea fowl on the farm when he accidentally discharged the firearm, fatally wounding a farm worker,”
The victim, an African male in his thirties, was declared dead at the scene with a bullet wound to the upper left chest. The boy's 43-year-old father was arrested and charged with negligent handling of a firearm.
The firearm and cartridge were confiscated as part of the ongoing investigation.
Author's summary: Boy shoots farm worker by accident.
- Victim: farm labourer, African male, thirties
- Location: Thabazimbi, Limpopo
- Arrested: 43-year-old father, negligent handling of a firearm
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