| Elderly suspect (76) arrested following fatal shooting in Ngqeleni forest | |
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| Date Published | |
| 2026/05/24 | |
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Media Statement ZWELITSHA - man has been killed and two others injured in a shooting incident that occurred on the morning of 24 May 2026 at Bantini Location in Ngqeleni. It is alleged that shortly before 10:30, community members were collecting firewood in the forest when they were confronted and shot by a male suspect. Upon arrival at the scene, police found an injured person lying near a vehicle used to transport firewood with a gunshot wound to the stomach. A second victim had already been taken to hospital by community members. Further searching of the area led officers to the body of a man, who had sustained a single gunshot wound to the forehead. He was declared deceased on the scene. The suspect, a 76-year-old male who was found still in possession of a shotgun and a pistol, was immediately arrested. Both firearms, lawfully licensed in the suspect’s name, have been confiscated for further investigation. The deceased, approximately 22 years old, resided at Bantini Location, Ngqeleni. The two injured victims, also residents of Bantini Location, are receiving medical attention. The investigation is ongoing. The suspect is expected to appear in the Ngqeleni Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. Ends
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