Monday, June 14, 2010

15 year old shot in Athlone

By Khanyisa Tabata
14 June 2010


A murder case is being investigated after a 15 year old boy was fatally killed after he was shot in Kewtown, Athlone.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Ian Bennett it is alleged the deceased was approached by two unidentified males after leaving home, who fired several shots at him.

“The wounded, 15 year old victim was found laying on the ground by community members, between block 3 and block 5 in Kewtown.

“He sustained gunshot wounds to the right side of his body. He died on his way to hospital while being transported by ambulance,” said Bennet.

Any person with information regarding this incident can contact Athlone police station on (021) 697 9238 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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