Staff Reporter
TRAGEDY struck the neighbourhood of //Goa //haob on the fateful night of August 23, 2023, when a heated altercation between two brothers took a deadly turn, resulting in the tragic death of one of them nearly a month later and the subsequent arrest of the suspect.
According to authorities, Anton Gaingob, a 36-year-old man, lost his life following a violent dispute with his elder brother, a 42-year-old man who is now the suspect in this case.
Reports from the police indicate that the suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed at this time, allegedly used a screwdriver as a weapon during the altercation and thrust the tool into Gaingob’s neck and again into the back of his shoulder. The brutal assault left Geingob severely wounded, and he was later rushed to Swakopmund State Hospital by state paramedics without notifying the police.
Subsequently, when Geingob’s condition deteriorated, he was transferred to Windhoek Central Hospital, where he received medical treatment until his unfortunate passing on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. On Monday, September 20, 2023, at 14:00, the matter was then officially reported to the police, initiating a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deadly altercation.
The police further indicated that statements from various witnesses have been obtained to gather crucial evidence in the case and the next of kin have been informed.
Police investigation into the matter continues.
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