Police have alleged that a 11 -year -old boy was shot and killed while he was trying to shoot on Ginia Falls on a South African farm, police said.
According to police, despite the fact that the exact situation of the shooting was still underway, the boy “accidentally discharged” the guns.
His 43 -year -old father has been arrested and has been accused of neglecting a firearm. The duo will appear in court on Monday.
Police said they were alerted about shooting, and when the scene arrives, the body of a person was in his 30 decade that he was in the wound of a gun. He was declared dead at the scene.
The shooting at Thabazimbi in Limpopo province on Saturday has renewed concerns about the country’s firearm security and parents responsibility. The gun was taken into custody as evidence.
Limpopo Police Chief Thabi Hadebe said, “This heart attack serves as a reminder that the gun should be handled very carefully and stored safely all the time,” said Limpopo police chief Thalabi Hadebe.
Parents and parents have the responsibility to ensure that “children will not get access to the gun under any circumstances”.
Local media reports that the incident has caused a strong shock to the local farming community and people have raised concerns about the risk of children from Children entering a weapon in rural homes.
Earlier this month, police said that in the East Cape province, the father had opened the charges on the eight -year -old boy after his seven -year -old cousin was killed.
His 48 -year -old father was accused of failing to protect the gun.
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