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UPDATE | Man suspected of killing brother turns himself in and will appear in Bushbuckridge Magistrate’s Court

The 46-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Bushbuckridge Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, November 20

A 46-year-old man suspected of shooting and killing his brother at Buyisonto Trust on Sunday, November 17, handed himself over at the Mhala Police Station in Thulamahashe yesterday, November 18.

Police were on the hunt for the suspect after he allegedly shot his brother at point-blank range and fled the scene. The male victim was certified dead on the scene.

According to provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, the man is facing a murder charge and is expected to appear in Bushbuckridge Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, November 20.

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“He bought a firearm with him and it could have been the one used during the shooting incident. The firearm will undergo ballistic testing as part of the investigation,” said Mdhluli.

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