The detectives
in Hofmeyr are investigating an attempted murder case after a shooting incident
that took place on July 3.
According
to police spokesperson Captain Ursula Roelofse, it is alleged that the 58-year-old
victim recently had an argument with the suspect about the farm that is currently
being occupied by the suspect.
“On
Sunday at 17:00 the suspect saw the victim in Main Street and they once again
started to argue with one another,” said Roelofse.
“It
was then that the suspect took out a firearm and fired four shots at the victim.
“The
victim sustained a gunshot wound to his right thigh and was taken to Cradock
hospital by ambulance.”
Roelofse
said the investigation continues and the suspect has not yet been arrested.
