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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>A Limpopo man was arrested for murder after he went hunting for birds in Maololo, Ga-Mashabela village, and allegedly shot his seven-month-old son dead in the process.<\/p>\n

The pellet rifle he used has been confiscated.<\/p>\n

The 36-year-old man was arrested at his home in Maololo, which falls under the Masemola policing area, on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, said police were summoned after the baby was rushed to a clinic for treatment. But he was certified dead on arrival, after suffering a gunshot wound to his chest.<\/p>\n

“Both parents were interviewed, and it was revealed that the child’s father was hunting for birds with a pellet rifle next to their home when the child was accidentally shot,” Ledwaba added.<\/p>\n

“The suspect was arrested and charged with murder, and police have confiscated the pellet rifle.”<\/p>\n

An investigation into the circumstances of the shooting is under way.<\/p>\n

Acting provincial police commissioner, Major General Jan Scheepers, urged citizens to “practise safety at all times when handling these types of weapons”.<\/p>\n

The man is expected to appear in the Nebo Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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