5 die as gunman runs wild
2003-04-02 10:34
Bloemfontein - Five people were shot and killed when a gunman went on a rampage in Bochabela, Mangaung, on Tuesday night, said southern Free State police.
Senior superintendent Sam Sesing said the incident occurred shortly after an argument.
"It is alleged the suspect accused his neighbours of gossiping about him. He apparently threatened his neighbour with a knife. Minutes later, the suspect went outside where a group was sitting and allegedly shot eight people."
Five people between the ages of 41 and 50 years were shot dead. Three wounded people were admitted to Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein.
A 48-year-old man has been arrested and police have confiscated a pistol, said Sesing.
The man is due to appear in Bloemfontein magistrate's court on Friday on charges of murder and attempted murder.
- SAPA