GQEBERHA – SAPS Bethelsdorp detectives arrested a 55-year-old suspect on charges of attempted murder, pointing of a firearm and cruelty to animals in terms of the Animal Cruelty Act after an alleged family dispute yesterday, 24 July 2022 in Salt Lake.

It is alleged that at approximately 14:30, on abovementioned date, the complainant was at home in Rensburg Street, Salt Lake when an argument broke out with a family member. After the argument, the complainant went outside in the yard and was approached by the suspect who pointed him with a firearm. The suspect allegedly fired a shot towards the complainant however the shot missed him and hit his dog in the neck. The complainant was not injured.  The dog was taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment. 

The suspect was arrested and detained. He is expected to appear in the Gelvandale Magistrate’s court today. The licensed 9mm firearm was also confiscated from the suspect.

Source: South African Police Service