A 14-year-old boy was due to appear in court Monday on a murder charge for allegedly shooting a man after the pair got involved in a tussle over a packet of custard and jelly.

Late last Monday night, Shaun Fabing, 25, of Hanover Park, was walking with his brother and two friends to Athburg Walk.

Police said that when they had reached their destination, Fabing had apparently told his companions he would wait on a corner on the outskirts as he didn't want to go further. According to witness statements, he had been robbed there before.

Fabing and one friend stayed behind. A short while later, a group of five people walked past.

Police said one suspect tried to grab packets of custard and jelly from Fabing, but according to a witness, he wouldn't let go. In the tussle, the packet of custard broke.

The suspect is then said to have pointed his gun at Fabing, who apparently knocked it out of the teenager's hand.

Fabing tried to run away, but it is alleged the suspect shot Fabing once, hitting him in the neck.
He died at the scene. When police arrived, they noticed the spilt custard, but the jelly was missing.

The suspect was arrested on Saturday and detained in the juvenile section of the Philippi police holding cells. He is set to appear in the Wynberg magistrates' court on Monday on a charge of murder. The suspect is said to be linked to a small gang in Hanover Park. (source)

This makes absolutely no sense! Another senseless murder. These young boys are trying to make a name for themselves off of somebody's life. Stories like this aren't even funny, it's just sad.