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Impala Park Shooting Suspect Granted Bail

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8 months ago

September 5, 2023

In a recent development concerning the Impala Park shooting incident, the 73-year-old man arrested for the shooting and subsequent death of his neighbour was granted bail amounting to R5,000 in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on September 4.

Evan Swanson, who once again appeared wearing a Springbok jacket and relying on a walking frame, was escorted into the court by authorities. The charges against him include murder, and his appearance centred on a formal bail application.

The court approved his bail under specific conditions, which include his temporary residence with his daughter in Edenvale until the matter reaches its conclusion. Additionally, Swanson is required to report to the Edenvale Police Station every Friday as part of his bail conditions.

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Previously, Boksburg North SAPS station commander, Colonel Mack Mngomezulu, detailed that the incident stemmed from a dispute in which Swanson had approached his neighbour to request a reduction in music volume. A physical altercation ensued, culminating in the fatal shooting.

Mngomezulu explained, “During the fight, the suspect allegedly went into his house, came out with a firearm, and killed his neighbour. The police arrested him on the scene, seized his firearm, and booked it in at the police station.”

The victim received two gunshots to the upper body. In an earlier court appearance on August 21, Swanson displayed his injuries, which included wounds near his eye and a bruised and swollen hand. He claimed these injuries came from the now-deceased neighbour, Herculaas du Toit.

The matter has been postponed until October 23 to allow for further investigation, and additional details will be available as the case unfolds.

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