Trigger-happy in Okuryangava

POLICE in Windhoek reported two shootings in Katutura last week, one of which claimed the life of 25-year-old Ronald Shikongo.

During the early hours of Wednesday, three men were on their way from the Okuryangava area to Golgota when they were stopped by two others, one of whom was armed. The armed suspect apparently pointed his firearm at one of the men, whereupon his two friends fled.They later reported to the Police that they heard a shot go off.When they returned to check on their friend, they found him dead.He had been shot in the back.Police have arrested two men, both aged 20, in connection with the murder.Less than two hours earlier in Okuryangava, 29-year-old Epafras Shilenga says he was stopped by two men while on his way home from a shebeen.Shilenga told the Police that the men started to frisk him and when he realised that they were about to rob him, he ran away.One of the suspects then apparently pulled out a gun and shot Shilenga in the left arm.The suspects did not succeed in the robbery attempt.Shilenga was admitted to the Katutura State Hospital for treatment.The armed suspect apparently pointed his firearm at one of the men, whereupon his two friends fled.They later reported to the Police that they heard a shot go off.When they returned to check on their friend, they found him dead.He had been shot in the back.Police have arrested two men, both aged 20, in connection with the murder.Less than two hours earlier in Okuryangava, 29-year-old Epafras Shilenga says he was stopped by two men while on his way home from a shebeen.Shilenga told the Police that the men started to frisk him and when he realised that they were about to rob him, he ran away.One of the suspects then apparently pulled out a gun and shot Shilenga in the left arm.The suspects did not succeed in the robbery attempt.Shilenga was admitted to the Katutura State Hospital for treatment.