SHOOTING AFFRAY
SEQUEL IN COURT. (Per United Press Association.) Masterton, June 14. The sequel to a shooting affray near the Waiohine river bridge, South Carterton, at about 5.30 p.m. on Saturday, was heard in the Carterton Magistrate’s Court when Jack Richards was charged with discharging a firearm at Reuben Kopu with intent to do bodily harm. Accused was remanded to appear on Tuesday on bail. It was stated that Kopu, who lives across the road from Richards, heard an altercation in the latter’s house and went across to investigate. When approaching, however, it is alleged that Richards discharged a shotgun at him. A portion of the shot entered Kopu's wrist and he was admitted to the Mas- , terton Hospital, The injury is not serious.
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Southland Times, Issue 21729, 15 June 1932, Page 8
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124SHOOTING AFFRAY Southland Times, Issue 21729, 15 June 1932, Page 8
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