Killing of Nathaniel Julies

Killing of Nathaniel Julies
DateAugust 26, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-08-26)
LocationEldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Coordinates26°17′33″S 27°53′52″E / 26.292426°S 27.89789°E / -26.292426; 27.89789,
TypeShooting
TargetRobbery pursuit[1]
Gang violence[2]
(unclear)
Arrests3[3]

Nathaniel “Lockie” Julies, a 16 year-old boy with down syndrome, was fatally shot allegedly by South African Police Service (SAPS) officers Sergeant Simon ‘Scorpion’ Ndyalvane and Constable Caylene Whiteboy[4][5] on the 26 August 2020.[1] A third suspect, Detective Voster Netshiongolo, appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court.[6] Julies was shot meters away from his home in the Eldorado Park area of Johannesburg, Gauteng.[7]

The three officers were charged with murder and the trial began in October of 2022.

  1. ^ a b Simelane, Bheki; Mohammed, Shiraaz (August 28, 2020). "Eldorado Park Shooting: Community protests after boy with down syndrome allegedly shot by police". Daily Maverick. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
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  3. ^ Simelane, Bheki C. (September 6, 2020). "NATHANIEL JULIES : Grieving family, friends and Eldorado Park community bid farewell to slain teen". Daily Maverick. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  4. ^ Simelane, Bheki C. (August 31, 2020). "POLICE CHARGED: Nathaniel Julies killing: State will oppose bail for two accused police officers". Daily Maverick. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  5. ^ Mlambo, Sihle (September 1, 2020). "LOOK: These are the two police officers accused of Nathaniel Julies murder". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  6. ^ Simelane, Bheki C. (September 3, 2020). "ELDORADO PARK FURY: Three accused policemen in Nathaniel Julies case to appear in court together next week". Daily Maverick. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  7. ^ "Cele: Actions of officers accused of Nathaniel Julies' murder uncalled for". ewn.co.za. Retrieved September 10, 2020.