Father arrested after his gun used in murder
The suspect, Tebogo Phasha, was later found dead on the same premises where the incident took place, with a bullet wound on his head and the firearm lying next to his body.
MECKLENBURG – A Phashaskraal man was given bail on Monday after he appeared before the Mecklenburg Magistrate’s Court for negligent handling of firearms.
According to the Limpopo SAPS, Patrick Phasha (50)’s licensed firearm was used in two incidents of murder and attempted murder on Saturday night at about 21:00. The firearm was allegedly utilised by his son.
“It is alleged that Zaphania Nkosi (36) and his friend Thabo Phasha (29) were at the local liquor outlet when Tebogo Phasha (28) arrived, and without saying anything, shot both of them several times, killing Nkosi instantly and seriously injuring Thabo Phasha.”
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According to the police, the deceased was hit with two bullets in the chest while the injured Phasha was shot once in his torso.
“The injured victim was immediately taken to the local Mecklenburg Hospital for medical treatment,” said Limpopo SAPS spokesman, Col Moatshe Ngoepe.
The suspect, Tebogo Phasha, was later found dead on the same premises where the incident took place, with a bullet wound on his head and the firearm lying next to his body.
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Ngoepe said the motive behind the incident was not clear at this stage, but the ongoing SAPS investigation will tell.
“The SAPS were summoned, reacted swiftly and started with their initial investigations. The preliminary investigation revealed that the firearm used in this shooting incident belonged to the suspect’s father, and subsequently, the father was apprehended.”
Mecklenburg SAPS have opened cases of murder, attempted murder and inquest for further investigation.
Ngoepe said members of the community, especially licensed firearms owners, are warned to safeguard their firearms fully in terms of the South African Firearm Control Act 60 of 2000.
“Those who will still found to be contravening this Act will be dealt with mercilessly and without compromise.”
Phasha’s case for negligent handling of firearms was postponed to April 16.
