The 73-year-old Impala Park resident Evan Swanson who allegedly shot and killed his neighbour made another appearance at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on October 23.
Swanson is charged with murder for shooting Klaas du Toit (37) twice in the upper body on August 18.
Dressed in a neat white shirt and grey pants, Swanson stepped into the dock. This time he did not need the help of a walking frame.
The matter was postponed to November 9 as Swanson wants his bail conditions to be amended.
Swanson was granted R5 000 bail on September 4 with the condition he reside with his daughter in Edenvale until the court finalises the matter. He must also report to the Edenvale Police Station every Friday.
Swanson indicated to the court that the shooting was in self-defence.
Incident
According to a statement from the investigating officer, as previously read in court: “The accused left his residence at about 19:00 to speak to the deceased at his residence about loud music he allegedly played.
An altercation ensued between the accused and the deceased in the deceased’s residence, proceeded to the street and got physical.
“The accused got injured. The accused allegedly went to his house to obtain a firearm, returned and allegedly shot the deceased.
“He then went back into his yard, leaving the deceased on the ground in front of the accused’s gate. The deceased sustained two bullet wounds and was certified dead on scene.”
Du Toit would’ve celebrated his birthday with his twin brother on October 24.
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