A case of murder has been opened following the alleged
accidental shooting of a seven-year-old boy in Libode.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu, it
is alleged that on Sunday, October 3, at about 10:40, three cousins were playing
together at their home in Siqikini location when they found a firearm under the
bed. While one of the children, an 11-year-old boy was fiddling with the 9mm pistol a shot went off fatally wounding Kwanele Zide in his head.
“It is alleged that the firearm belonged to the cousin’s 49-year-old
grandfather. The grandfather was arrested and detained on a charge of illegal
possession of a firearm and ammunition. He is expected to appear in the Libode
magistrate court soon,” Naidu said.
She added that the minor was not arrested.
“Ownership of the
firearm is yet to be established.”
