The accused was found guilty of culpable homicide and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. The teenager who shot and killed 16-year-old Joshua Edwards was reckless, if not grossly negligent, and showed no remorse for his actions. In October last year, the teenager was found guilty of culpable homicide, unlawful possession of ammunition and unlawful possession of a firearm. No remorse and gross negligenceThe State has asked the court to impose a partially suspended custodial sentence, meaning that he would spend time incarcerated. Coetzee said:This absence of insight and remorse led her [the probation officer] to recommend a sentence of direct imprisonment.

Source: News 24 July 14, 2023 21:01 UTC