Cape Town – A Free State farmer was assaulted and his son killed following a dispute with the neighbouring farmer over cattle that had crossed over to a neighbouring farm in Ficksburg on Sunday.
The suspect is in police custody in a hospital after he was shot during the incident and will appear before the Ficksburg Magistrate’s Court soon.
According to police spokesperson Warrant Officer Mmako Mophiring, the 56-year-old farmer was allegedly called by his neighbouring farmer complaining about his cattle that had crossed over to his farm and damaged his fence.
The farmer and his son, Evan Felix Sorour, 28, allegedly removed the cattle and Evan left his father behind, said Mophiring in a statement.
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“The suspect arrived and allegedly started assaulting the farmer, who summoned his son. Upon his son’s arrival, the suspect pulled out his firearm and allegedly shot the son five times. The son fired one shot, injuring the suspect,” said Mophiring.
The farmer allegedly rushed his son to hospital, however, he succumbed to his injuries en route.
Mophiring said police later traced the suspect to a hospital in Bethlehem, where he was placed under arrest.
“They confiscated the 9mm pistol in his possession. Both firearms used by the suspect and the deceased have been seized. The suspect opened a case of attempted murder,” Mophiring said.
The police are investigating cases of murder, attempted murder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
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Compiled by Olwethu Mpeshe
