A 35-year-old of Kwebanna Village, North West District (NWD) is now dead after he was chopped to his head, neck and shoulders by a family member on Monday.
The dead man has been identified as Kamal Wilson.
The suspect also resides in the community.
Reports are that Wilson, at around 19:30hrs, went to check on the generator in his yard when the incident occurred. The man was said to be inspecting the machine when the suspect approached with a cutlass in his hand.
The family member then suddenly dealt the man several chops to his head, neck and shoulder. Wilson began to scream for help and he managed to run into his house and locked the door while the suspect made his escape.
The victim’s father heard his son’s cries for help and went to his aid. On arrival, he saw the man lying in a pool of blood.
Wilson related to his father what transpired, prompting the man to make a report at the police station.
Ranks immediately visited the scene and escorted Wilson to Kumaka District Hospital, where he admitted. Whilst being treated, the man succumbed to his injuries at about 23:00h.
The Police have since arrested the 23-year-old suspect and he is assisting with investigations. The weapon has not yet been recovered.
Investigations are ongoing.
