Court Update: Suspect (77) who shot a couple at a plot in Lephalale arrested

LEPHALALE – The 77-year-old suspect, Paul Hendriks arrested for attempted murder, on 26 April 2022 in Lephalale has appeared in the Lephalale Magistrate’s court today. He was released on R1000-00 bail and his case was postponed to 18 May 2022 for further police investigations.

This arrest comes after allegations that the suspect fired shots in the direction of the couple that was fishing along Mogol revier next to Rietspruit Plot number 02, at around 14:00.

During the incident, a 38-year-old woman sustained gun wound and while her partner managed to hide and he immediately informed the police and emergency services. The woman was taken to hospital for treatment and the Police investigations ensued.

The arrested suspect alleged that he was shooting at the animals (hippopotamus). Police seized two rifles, one revolver, one pistol and two airguns during the arrest.

Source: South African Police Service