A soldier allegedly shot a 27-year-old man in South Africa during an argument over why he was not wearing a face mask in line with Covid-19 regulations.
Police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo, who confirmed the report on Friday, 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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