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17 year old arrested for murder
28 Mar 2012 at 14:07hrs | Views
A 17-year-old Chinhoyi boy has been arrested for allegedly fatally striking a neighbour who had confronted him over a US$5 debt. The teenager reportedly owed the woman's brother the money and turned against the messenger.
Shylock Mabvurira (24) of Plot 14 in Murereka went to the teenager's home at Plot 16 and demanded the US$5 owed to her young brother.
A misunderstanding ensued and the teenager reportedly picked up a hoe handle and assaulted the woman leading to her death.
Mashonaland West police spokesperson Inspector Clemence Mabgweazara confirmed the incident.
He said police had since arrested the teenager who is assisting with investigations.
He is expected to appear in court soon facing murder charges.
The body of the woman was taken to Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital for post-mortem.
"We would like to urge people to seek amicable ways of solving disputes without resorting to violence because as things stand this young man is now in trouble with the law," he said.
Shylock Mabvurira (24) of Plot 14 in Murereka went to the teenager's home at Plot 16 and demanded the US$5 owed to her young brother.
A misunderstanding ensued and the teenager reportedly picked up a hoe handle and assaulted the woman leading to her death.
Mashonaland West police spokesperson Inspector Clemence Mabgweazara confirmed the incident.
He said police had since arrested the teenager who is assisting with investigations.
He is expected to appear in court soon facing murder charges.
The body of the woman was taken to Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital for post-mortem.
"We would like to urge people to seek amicable ways of solving disputes without resorting to violence because as things stand this young man is now in trouble with the law," he said.
Source - zimpapers
