By Obakeng Maje
Wolmaransstad- The police are investigating a case of murder after a 17 year-old minor allegedly shot dead his 21 year-old brother on Monday at about 14:30 at Witpoort farm, near Ottosdal.  

Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said it appears that the pair were using their father’s rifle to hunt warthogs.

“They allegedly kneeled down and aiming at a warthog when a 21-year-old brother suddenly stood up. It is apparent that the minor,unaware that his brother was on an upright position, fired a shot and the bullet allegedly hit the victim in the head” Mokgwabone said.

A case of murder has been registered and the minor is expected to undergo social worker’s assessment. A case of negligent handling of a firearm in terms of Section 120(8)(a) of Firearm Control Act, 2000 (ACT 60 OF 2000) is registered against the father.-TDN
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