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Soldier shoots man, 27, for not wearing face mask in South Africa
A soldier in South Africa has allegedly shot a 27-year-old man during an argument over why he was not wearing a face mask in line with COVID-19 regulations.
This was confirmed and made known to the public by the Police Public Relations Officer in South Africa, Brig Motlafela Mojapeli.
The PPRO said the incident happened at a shopping complex in Mogwadi, Limpopo, on Thursday, September 17.
“Members of the national defence force were reportedly on duty monitoring Covid-19 compliance in the area when they approached a group of people who were not wearing face masks,” Mojapelo said on Friday.
“When asked why they were not wearing masks, an argument allegedly ensued and one of the soldiers shot the victim. The injured 27-year-old man was rushed to hospital.
“The soldier, aged 29, was arrested and charged with attempted murder,” said Mojapelo.
The soldier is due to appear in the Morebeng magistrate’s court on Friday.
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