Melikhaya Zagagana5 December 2024 | 9:28

Man accused of killing baby in Gqeberha due in court

A 31-year-old man has handed himself to police after he shot and killed a 16-month-old baby in Gqeberha.

Man accused of killing baby in Gqeberha due in court

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CAPE TOWN - A 31-year-old man has handed himself to police after he shot and killed a 16-month-old baby in Gqeberha.
 
Eastern Cape police said that the suspect randomly fired a shot while walking down the street in Motherwell.
 
The bullet struck the infant, who was strapped to his sister's back.
 
The police's Sandra Janse van Rensburg: "A case of murder was opened for investigation. The alleged suspect, 31-years-old, reported today at the police with his attorney. The suspect was arrested on charges of murder and he will appear in the Motherwell Magistrates Court on the 5th of December."