Soldier shoots friend, self
2004-12-06 14:28
Johannesburg - A soldier, who recently returned from Burundi, shot dead a close friend and then committed suicide in Duduzu near Nigel at the weekend, East Rand police said on Monday.
The soldier, 28, and his friend Jubulani Mbele, also 28, were found with gunshot wounds to the head on Sunday afternoon, said police spokesperson Superintendent Andy Pieke.
Details on what exactly led to the shooting were still sketchy as a witness fled the scene soon afterwards, Pieke said.
The soldier's licensed firearm was found on the site.
In a separate incident the body of man, aged between 18 and 24, was found in the veld in the Withok area, near Brakpan.
Police believed the man had been killed elsewhere and his body dumped. He had been shot in the head.
He was wearing brown trousers and a black shirt. Anyone who may be able to identify him should contact the Springs mortuary on 011-811-5970.
- SAPA