Girl (18) Accidentally Kills Bystander During Fight
By Tafadzwa Gumunyu
An 18-year-old Harare girl has been arrested for murder by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in connection with a fatal incident that took place on 20th April 2023.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident which occurred at a service station in the suburb of Kuwadzana.
“Police in Harare have arrested Leanda Mupfumira (18) in connection with a case of murder that occurred on 20/04/2023 at a service station in Kuwadzana 2. The suspect allegedly picked a half brick intending to throw it at one of her two boyfriends she was fighting with. The brick hit a bystander, Tawanda Nigel Ziumbe (23), resulting in him falling into a drain and becoming unconscious. The victim died at a local hospital whilst on admission,” said Assistant Commissioner Nyathi
The Zimbabwe Republic Police are on record calling on citizens to resolve their differences in peace without resorting to violence.