Relatives of 12 year-old cyclist Justin Nobrega who was accidentally shot during a hunting trip are awaiting the results of a post mortem examination which are expected sometime later today. The relatives are also hoping for the release of the dead boy’s father who has been detained along with his hunting partner since the incident.
Twelve year-old Justin was pronounced dead on arrival at the Linden Hospital after he was shot while in the company of his father and a friend.
According to a police report the incident occurred at around 23:10 hours on Friday last at Adventure on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway.
Twelve year-old Justin was pronounced dead on arrival at the Linden Hospital after he was shot while in the company of his father and a friend.
According to a police report the incident occurred at around 23:10 hours on Friday last at Adventure on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway.
Meanwhile, the dead lad’s mother, Michelle Nobrega who spoke with this publication yesterday said that she received the dreadful news from her husband on Friday night. The woman who said she has accepted her son’s death believes it was a genuine accident.
“My son loves hunting; hunting is like a family tradition for us and he died doing one of the things he loved best.” Justin was also a member of the Continental Cycling Club. Mrs. Nobrega said her husband related that he had spotted a deer while hunting and shot at it but the deer did not fall. (read more)
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