Grassy Park mother mourns after son, 25, killed in ‘mistaken identity’

Shakur Makda, 25, wanted to be an Imam, according to a friend. But instead of looking forward to a blessed future, his family is now mourning what could have been after Makda was shot dead in what is “suspected to be a case of mistaken identity”. His mom’s world came to a standstill on April 23, when her son was gunned down on 14th Avenue, Eagle Park.

She recalls: “He went for a walk as he always would. He had not been for a walk in a while, since Ramadan, and he decided that day to go for one.We found out about two hours later because they were trying to find me. Someone recognised him and said it was my son.The neighbours said they heard the gunshots and were ducking down.

He had not been for a walk in a while, since Ramadan, and he decided that day to go for one. We found out about two hours later because they were trying to find me. Someone recognised him and said it was my son.

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The neighbours said they heard the gunshots and were ducking down. Police say the bullets that were used in my son’s shooting were used in an attempted murder a week before, and they suspect it is mistaken identity.” She added: “My son was looking for work. He did not deserve it; he was a happy soul, friendly and helpful.

“He told a friend that he wants to become an Imam. We are coping and accepting that he is in a better place.

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