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A TEENAGE imbiber’s choice of music cost him his life after two fellow patrons at the bar were irked by his selection and stabbed him with Okapi knives and fled. Police identified the deceased as Peter Matewuro, 19, of Matewuro Village under Chief Njelele’s area in Gokwe South.The incident occurred on Friday last week at about 8pm.
Midlands police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said on that day, Matewuro was drinking beer at Choes Beer Outlet at Zenda Mine in Gokwe.
He said Matewuro had a misunderstanding with two men, Felex Kawadza, 28, of Mbizo Section 5 in Kwekwe and Judgement Dube, 23 of Redcliff over the type of music he was playing at the beer outlet.
Insp Mahoko said: “Police in Gokwe are investigating a case of murder where a man aged 19 was stabbed with Okapi knives by two suspects, Kawadza and Dube over differences in the taste of music.
“It is said the now deceased teenager was drinking beer while playing music of his choice at Choes Beer Outlet. The misunderstanding degenerated into a fight between Matewuro and Kawadza. Kawadza was overpowered and fell on the ground.”
Dube joined in the fight to help his friend who had been overwhelmed and started assaulting Matewuro.
Insp Mahoko said Kawadza produced a knife and stabbed Matewuro once on the left arm.
Dube also produced a knife and stabbed Matewuro once in the stomach.
The two suspects fled the scene. The matter was reported to the police who attended to the scene. Matewuro was ferried to Gokwe District Hospital where he was further transferred to Gweru Provincial Hospital.
“Matewuro died while on his way to Gweru Hospital and his body was taken to Kwekwe District Hospital mortuary. The suspects were arrested and are assisting police with their investigations,” he said.
Insp Mahoko appealed to members of the public to respect the sanctity of human life.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter