Picture: A firearm confiscated by police/Generic
By BAKANG MOKOTO
25 August 2024 – A suspect (21) is expected to appear in the Schweizer Reneke Magistrate’s Court on 26 August 2024, for unlawful possession of firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and attempted murder. The suspect was arrested at Ipelegeng Township, near Schweizer Reneke at around 10am on 24 August 2024.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the attempted murder victim (21), was visiting his friends at Extension 5, when the suspect arrived in the early hours of the morning. Mokgwabone said the suspect allegedly pointed at people who were inside the house with a firearm and told them that it was a replica.
“He reportedly cocked the firearm, then removed the magazine and fired a shot, which hit the victim on his left leg. The suspect fled the scene and the victim was transported to hospital for medical treatment.
“The police successfully traced the suspect to his place and arrested him. A pistol with a filed off serial number, was seized together with 11 ammunition and a magazine,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Commissioner, Brigadier Tshenolo Tlotleng, expressed his gratitude to the members for their prompt response, which led to the success.
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