Uncle shoots and k!lls nephew after allegedly mistaking him for intruder

A South African man has been arrested after allegedly shooting and k!lling his 22-year-old nephew, whom he reportedly mistook for an intruder. Police said the deceased was rushed to a local hospital by family members but later succumbed to his injuries. According to police spokesperson Sgt. Palesa Thabana, the uncle claimed he believed an intruder was inside the kitchen of his Thabong home and opened fire, striking his nephew in the chest. Upon arrival police were pointed out to the body of a 22-year-old male. The deceased had a gunshot wound on his chest. He succumbed to his injury after being brought to the hospital by his family and was declared dead in hospital, Thabana said. She added that the firearm, its licence, and seven live rounds were confiscated for further investigation. The 49-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Welkom magistrates court on Tuesday, January 13, to face a murder charge.The post Uncle shoots and k!lls nephew after allegedly mistaking him for intruder appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.