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Man (56) in court for fatal shooting in Southport

The matter is back in court for a formal bail application on January 10.

January 5, 2023
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
Photo taken during the arrest by Lazer 911. Photo: Whatsapp group

A 56-year-old man was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting which occurred in Southport on December 28, 2022.

The accused appeared in the Port Shepstone Magistrate’s Court on a charge of murder on December 29.

The matter was postponed to January 10 for a formal bail application.

Police spokesperson Captain Petros Mpinge said police opened a case of murder after a 61-year-old man was fatally shot at Anerley Gardens in Southport.

“The victim was declared dead on the scene,” said Capt Mpinge.

On the Lazer 911 WhatsApp group, a post read that security officers received a call from a business client in Southport requesting assistance after he heard a gunshot on his premises.

The officers managed to disarm the suspect and arrest him, read the post.

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January 5, 2023
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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