Police shoot man in scuffle
09 Aug 2016
A 27-year-old was shot in a scuffle with the police at Machaneng in the early hours of Saturday.
A press release from Botswana Police Service public relations officer, Assistant Commissioner Witness Bosija states that the incident occurred when the police were arresting the deceased at a house in the village. During the process he was shot.
The deceased has been in the police wanted list since last year for a series of cases of stock theft, assault and escaping from lawful custody. Police investigations are continuing. ENDS
Source : BOPA
Author : bopa
Location : GABORONE
Event : Press release
Date : 09 Aug 2016
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