Friday, March 23, 2007

Suspect arrested for Manenberg shooting

By Tando Mfengwana
23 March 2007

An eight-year-old boy was grazed by a stray bullet to his shoulder outside his home in Reogrand, Manenberg yesterday.

Three men allegedly fired several shots at a 15-year-old boy in the street.

A 21-year-old man was arrested nearby after the incident on charges of two charges of attempted murder.

Police spokesperson Inspector Bernadine Steyn said they are investigating the motive for the shooting.

The suspect is expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrate’s court on Monday.

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