Killing of Nathaniel Julies

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 on the 26 August 2020. A third suspect, Detective Voster Netshiongolo, appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. Julies was shot meters away from his home in the Eldorado Park area of Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Killing of Nathaniel Julies
DateAugust 26, 2020 (2020-08-26)
LocationEldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Coordinates26.292426°S 27.89789°E / -26.292426; 27.89789,
TypeShooting
TargetRobbery pursuit
Gang violence
(unclear)
Arrests3

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

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