Man Arrested For Attempted Murder After Shooting At Limpopo Funeral

A man has been arrested after a moment of mourning turned into chaos when gunfire erupted at a funeral gathering in Ga-Molepo, Laastehoop, located in the Mankweng policing precinct of Limpopo. The shocking incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, leaving one man seriously injured.

Police confirmed that the victim had already been rushed to a local hospital by the time officers arrived. According to provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba, the man had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

“Police received information regarding the shooting incident and responded immediately to the scene. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the male victim had already been transported to a local hospital for medical treatment after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds,” Mashaba said.

Suspect Arrested and Weapon Recovered

Police swiftly secured the crime scene and recovered several spent cartridges, along with the firearm believed to have been used in the attack. A 30-year-old suspect was arrested on the spot and charged with attempted murder.

The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and investigations are currently underway.

“The firearm used in the shooting was also recovered,” Mashaba added. “The 30-year-old male suspect was arrested at the scene and charged with attempted murder.”

Police Condemn Violence at Mourning Events

The shooting has drawn strong condemnation from Limpopo’s police leadership. Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe expressed serious concern over the violence, especially given the nature of the event.

“We cannot tolerate such senseless acts of violence, especially during times when families and communities come together to pay their last respects to the deceased,” said Hadebe.

She urged communities to resolve disputes without resorting to violence: “We call on community members to find peaceful ways to resolve their differences.”

The suspect is expected to appear before the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

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