A nine-year-old boy has succumbed to his
injuries in hospital on Monday, after he was struck in the head by a bullet in
Manenberg on Sunday.
The police’s FC van Wyk said the incident
occurred in Towerkop. It is unclear whether the shooting was gang-related.
“This office can confirm that the nine-year-old
boy died in hospital due to injuries sustained on Sunday, July 9. The attempted
murder case is now changed to murder,” said Captain F.C van Wyk.
Videos of the boy lying on the sidewalk went
viral.
Van Wyk confirmed that a 34-year-old man has
been taken in for questioning.
The Western Cape’s Police Oversight &
Community Safety MEC, Reagen Allen, has expressed his outrage towards this
incident
‘’I am devastated and quite frankly angry to be
informed that the boy has passed away. I am fed up that children who should
have their entire life ahead of them being cut short by persons who has no
regard for life.
‘’SAPS should leave no stone unturned. I want
those responsible for this murder to be held accountable. The person that has
been brought in for questioning should divulge any and all information as I want
to these criminals behind bars,’’ he added.
Done By: Mitchum George
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