14-year-old murder accused in Atlantis to remain in custody as bail hearing adjourned
The bail application is taking place in the Atlantis Magistrate's Court.
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A 14-year-old Atlantis teenager will remain behind bars as his bail application was adjourned until next week.
The teenager, who cannot be identified because he is a minor, faces charges of murder and attempted murder.
The State has opposed the bail application.
The teenager is alleged to be behind the murder of a 31-year-old man and the attempted murder of a four-year-old girl in Hoop Crescent in Saxonsea on September 3, 2025.
The incident took place at 7.30 am as children were headed to school.
According to police, the toddler was walking with her mother on her way to daycare when she was struck by a stray bullet. She was rushed to the Red Cross Children’s War Memorial Hospital, where it has been reported she remains in a critical condition.
The shooting is believed to be gang-related.
The 31-year-old man, alleged to be affiliated with a local gang, died on the scene.
Police arrested the 14-year-old within two hours of the shooting.
Atlantis Ward Councillor, Allister Lightburn, expressed how disappointed he was when he heard the murder accused was a 14-year-old boy.
“It is becoming a pattern now that gangs are using youngsters to do their dirty work. I am very sad but unfortunately, the law has to take its course. It is sad that youngsters are now into gang activities,” Lightburn said.
The matter has been postponed until September 17, 2025, for a continuation of the bail application.
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