More details on Julies death to be released after court hearing



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Nathaniel Julies was shot outside his home Wednesday night and later died in hospital.

Nathaniel Julius. Image: Facebook.

JOHANNESBURG – The Independent Police Investigation Directorate (Ipid) said on Saturday that no further details regarding the case involving the murder of a 16-year-old Eldorado Park teenager will be released until the suspects appear in court. .

Nathaniel Julies was shot outside his home Wednesday night and later died in hospital.

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Police say he was shot during a crossfire between rival gangs in the area, but residents and his family say he was killed by members of the police.

Two policemen have been arrested for the murder of the teenager.

On Friday, Police Minister Bheki Cele visited the 16-year-old’s family to convey his message of condolences.

Ipid boss Dikeledi Ntlatseng also paid a courtesy visit and obtained statements.

Later that night, two policemen stationed at the Eldos police station were arrested.

They will face one charge of murder and an alternate charge of defeating the end of justice.

Residents have complained about the conduct of members of the South African Police Service and blamed them
For the murder of the teenager accusing them of tampering with the crime scene allegations confirmed by Ipid’s preliminary investigation.

Ipid said more details will be released after the matter goes to court.

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