Farmer arrested on two counts of attempted murder

Police Detectives, Ladybrand K9 Unit and Ladybrand Vispol have arrested a farmer (82) on two counts of attempted murder in which he allegedly shot and injured an 18-year-old man while hunting on the farm with a friend (19).

It’s alleged that on Friday, 24 May 2024, at about 20:30, two young men from a certain farm in the district of Ladybrand were hunting on the farm when they were confronted by another neighbouring farmer. He allegedly swear at them, and they sped off with their car. The farmer pursued and started shooting at them. In the process, the young man aged 18, who was the driver, was shot in the back on the shoulder. His friend (19) took over the vehicle and drove off to their farm where the uncle rushed his injured nephew to the hospital in Bloemfontein for medical treatment.

The incident was brought to police’s attention on Saturday, 25 May 2024, and the suspect was traced and arrested. The police also confiscated the suspect’s firearm for further ballistic analysis and as an exhibit.

The suspect (82) will be expected to appear before the Ladybrand Magistrate court on Monday, 27 May 2024.

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SOURCE:Farmer arrested on two counts of attempted murder – South Africa Today