Following a shooting at a Mulbarton restaurant, a local male suspect appeared in Booysens Magistrate’s Court on a charge of attempted murder on August 2.
The matter was then postponed to August 6 at Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court for formal bail application.
This is after two bystanders, who were patrons at a restaurant, were injured after being struck by stray bullets during an altercation between the man and woman.
The incident took place on July 30 at about 18:30, where the male suspect was detained by Mondeor SAPS.
According to Mondeor CPF, it is believed the man joined a table at the restaurant where he argued with a woman seated at the table.
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“The man then tried to shoot the woman but missed his target, hitting an innocent bystander who was dining at the restaurant. Another bystander’s arm was grazed by a bullet, sustaining minor injuries,” it said in a statement.
The first victim received emergency first aid on scene by CPF members and Fox Security and was transported by paramedics to a nearby hospital for further medical attention.
Appearance
During his appearance, the court discovered the suspect had suffered severe injuries during the time of his arrest.
The man’s right eye was swollen, his knee bruised and on close inspection, his nose was also cut. However, upon his arrest, he was taken to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital to receive medical care.
His representative requested he be afforded medical attention due to the severity of his injuries. The magistrate concluded he be taken to a State hospital.
He will appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court for his bail application on August 6.
Victim recovering, suspect in hospital following shooting at Mulbarton restaurant
