Maria David
AN argument over a stolen cow quickly turned into attempted murder after a 57-year-old man was arrested for shooting Moses Johannes (50) at Ompitula Cucashops in the Onantulo village of the Omuthiya area.
Oshikoto Regional Commander Commissioner Armas Shivute said the incident occurred around 17:00 on Sunday.
According to Shivute, the suspect allegedly called the victim behind the cuca shops for a discussion, claiming Johannes had stolen his cow.
“An argument erupted between the two where after the suspect took his pistol and shot the victim once on the left forefinger and in the left thigh,” he said.
The victim sustained serious injuries and was taken to the Omuthiya State Hospital with the bullet still lodged in his body.
The pistol and license for the weapon were confiscated.
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