In a bizarre incident, an eight-year-old boy from Marange shot and killed his friend (7) with a home-made rifle last Saturday.
Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Tavhiringwa Kakohwa, confirmed the incident which happened at Village 15B, Mt Zuma.
He said the incident happened after Paul Changadzo (56) came back home from Mutandanda Range where he was hunting with a home-made rifle.
“Upon arrival, he headed straight to the cattle kraal to milk his cow. He left the gun hanging on a pole which was near the kraal.
“The now late seven-year-old boy came together with his eight-year-old friend who grabbed the firearm.
“He shot the seven-year-old boy on the right shoulder. He died on the spot,” said Insp Kakohwa
Changadzo rushed to check upon hearing the gun shot and found the boy lying down dead.
He made a report at Odzi Police Station.  The police attended the scene and recovered the firearm.