One of the firearms of which the serial number had been filed off was found in the deceased's possession. Photo: Caxton Local Media.
A 29-year-old was arrested during the festive season for allegedly shooting and killing another man in Kabelo Street, Zenzele.
This after the victim succumbed to his injuries in hospital on Monday, December 20. Police also discovered two unlicensed firearms which they linked to the incident.
One of the firearms of which the serial number had been filed off as well as a magazine with live ammunition were found in the deceased’s possession, while another firearm was later discovered close to where the shooting happened,” said Randfontein Police spokesperson Sergeant Carmen Hendricks.
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For more than 4 and a half years, Clinton Botha was a journalist at Roodepoort Record. His articles were regularly published in the Northside Chronicle now known as the Roodepoort Northsider. Clinton is also the editor of Randfontein Herald since July 2020. As a sports fanatic he wormed his way into various "beats - as the media would know it - and admits openly that his big love always have something to do with a scoreboard, crowds and usually a ball that hops.
