The case against a 33-year-old man who is accused of shooting two tow truck drivers was postponed after he indicated he wanted to testify.
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The suspect, who can’t be named until an identity parade has taken place, appeared in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning for the double murder on 11 May.
He is accused of killing Darren Lombard of BLL Towing and Ilyaaz Petersen, who were trying to help a motorist involved in an accident at the intersection of Liesbeek Parkway and the N2.
IOL reports that this was the third attempt on Lombard’s life.
According to the Daily Voice, Lombard put up a R50000 reward in November for information after shooters pulled up next to him and fired 14 shots towards the driver’s side of his bakkie.
The 33-year-old suspect was arrested on 29 June, making his first appearance on 3 July.
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‘Mowbray police attended a complaint on Thursday, 11 May,’ Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi said.
‘On their arrival at the scene, near to the N2 off-ramp on Liesbeek Parkway, they found the body of an unknown male who had sustained gunshot wounds to his body. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by the medical personnel.’
‘A male who sustained injuries was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, but succumbed as a result of the injuries sustained. A third male escaped injuries. The suspects fled the scene. This office can confirm that a 33-year-old man was arrested and detained on June 29 on charges of murder and attempted murder.’
‘The suspect was due to appear in court on the mentioned charges.’
He claimed to the judge that he was an innocent homeless man. However, according to the State, there was a witness who could identify him at the scene.
During the bail application, the defendant informed the court that he wanted to give a testimony.
In order for him to speak with his attorney, the case was tabled until August.
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