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THE Chinhoyi community is still yet to come to terms with the death of a 35-year-old man who was killed by his younger brother in a brawl over a T-shirt.
According to police records, Trevor Kapungu (27) was arrested on Sunday for fatally stabbing his brother, Tonderai (35), during an altercation in which the former was accusing the latter of wearing and soiling his T-shirt.
In the ensuing fistfight, Trevor stabbed his brother with a kitchen knife resulting in the victim bleeding profusely from a wound inflicted on the back, just below the left armpit.
The suspect reportedly locked his injured brother inside the house, but the victim later managed to exit through the window and sought help from neighbours.
Sources close to this publication said Tonderai was later rushed to Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital, where he died two hours later due to excessive bleeding.
Trevor was this Tuesday dragged to court facing a murder charge and was remanded in custody until December 28, 2023.
Magistrate Archie Wochiwunga advised the accused person to apply for bail at the High Court.
Prosecutor Brighton Machekera pleaded with the court to deny Trevor bail arguing he is a flight risk considering the serious charge that attracts capital punishment he is facing.
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