Pistorius to be charged over unlicensed gun

February 20, 2013 04:02 pm | Updated November 16, 2021 10:24 pm IST - Pretoria

Oscar Pistorius is to face an additional charge over an unlicensed firearm found at his home, the Pretoria Magistrate’s court heard Wednesday.

Police investigating the shooting >death of the athlete’s girlfriend recovered the .38 handgun and ammunition, along with the licensed 9mm pistol allegedly used to kill her, police officer Hilton Botha told the court.

“Another charge will be added,” Mr. Botha said.

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