Tragic Accident in South Africa
An 11-year-old boy has allegedly shot and killed a farm worker while attempting to shoot at guinea fowls on a farm in South Africa, police say.
According to the police, the child “accidentally discharged” the firearm, though the exact circumstances of the shooting are still under investigation.
- The 43-year-old father of the boy has been arrested and is expected to be charged with negligent handling of a firearm.
- The two are due to appear in court on Monday.
Police said they were alerted to the shooting and on arrival at the scene discovered the body of a man believed to be in his 30s lying on his side with a gunshot wound. He was declared dead at the scene.
Saturday’s shooting in Thabazimbi, Limpopo province, has renewed concern over firearm safety and parental responsibility in the country.
The firearm was seized as evidence.
Author summary: Boy shoots farm worker dead in South Africa accident.