After being on the run for weeks, a 30-year-old man was arrested by Mabopane police for attempted murder.
Police spokesperson, Captain Rheineth Motlana, said the man was arrested on Wednesday after being on the run since 25 September.
“The man was wanted for attempted murder after he shot a 33-year-old man in the left thigh in Mabopane unit D,” said Motlana.
“It is alleged that the victim confronted the suspect and requested him to hand back his property which he [suspect] took without the victim’s consent.”
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An argument ensued and the man pulled out a gun shot the victim.
“The victim was transported to the hospital where he was admitted,” she said.
On Wednesday, the Mabopane SAPS arrested the man.
“He was found in possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.”
He is expected to appear before the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court soon.
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