Update: alleged Jock shooter arrested
He was arrested on Monday at approximately 13:30.
MBOMBELA- Roxton Grix, the man who allegedly fired a gun in the parking lot of the Jock on the evening of October 6, is currently being held in custody at Nelspruit Correctional Services. This was confirmed by Mesia Hlungwani, the spokesman for the correctional services. Hlungwani could not confirm the reasons for the arrest.
The investigation conducted by the organisation is still ongoing. Hlungwani indicated that Grix would face appropriate sanctions should he be found guilty of violating his parole conditions.
Speaking of the arrest Hlungwani said, ” There is a possibility that Grix will have to be released as we are only allowed to detain him for 48 hours while conducting investigations.”
Alleged Jock shooter identified
MBOMBELA – Correctional services is investigating the shooting that took place at Jock Pub & Grill last Friday.
Spokesman Mesia Hlungwani confirmed this week that the alleged shooter, Roston Grix, was out on parole. He could not confirm exactly what Grix was previously convicted for.
Police are also investigating the shooting, which saw a patron fire shots in the establishment’s parking lot. Spokesman Capt Dawie Pretorius said police were obtaining statements from eyewitnesses.
Lowvelder previously reported that Jock had banned the men from its premises. Witnesses relayed that a fight started in the bar area after which bouncers removed the troublemakers. Another fight broke out in the parking lot, and shots were fired.
The shooter and his friend left as security arrived. “We have instituted a formal investigation to establish the facts of the matter,” Hlungwani said. “The results of the investigation will guide us on the proper steps that must be taken with regards to the parolee.” Grix declined to comment.
