A 14-year-old girl, Naeema Marshall, from Beacon Valley in Mitchells Plain was visiting her aunt in Eerste River, Western Cape, South Africa, when she was gunned down by a 15-year-old boy known to her.
The Grade 9 pupil from Beacon Valley High School was shot in her head on Monday, July 17, 2023.
Western Cape police spokesperson, Captain Frederick van Wyk confirmed a case of murder is being investigated.
“Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation. The suspect fled the scene and is yet to be arrested. The motive for this shooting incident is unknown,”
“The case was transferred to Anti Gang Unit detectives for further investigation.”
Anti Gang Unit detectives investigating the murder and gang operational teams are in the area since last night busy with tracing operations. The investigations continues,” Van Wyk said.
Naeema was the youngest of five children.
She was on holiday at her dad’s cousin. The boy who shot her is known to her.
A neighbour said Naeema went to the shop for her aunt. The neighbour went to the shop and asked Naeema to buy something for her as well. As she walked away she realised Naeema was taking too long and went to check where she was.
“She walked back to her aunt’s house. He (the shooter) went upstairs and shot her on the left side of her head,” Marshall told IOL.
Naeema was an amazing netball player and played for the union, a club and her school.
“She was a spontaneous child and made everyone smile and laugh wherever she went. My house will never be the same again. The house will be quiet,” Marshall said sadly.
Naeema will be buried on Tuesday according to Muslim rites.
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