Blade Runner Sprinter Oscar Pistorius Charged With Murder

South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius, known for competing in international competitions for able-bodied athletes although he has double below-knee amputations, has been charged with the murder of his 30-year-old girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, Reuters reports.

Pistorius allegedly shot Steenkamp at his home in Pretoria, South Africa. His neighbors reported they had heard noises coming from his house at the time of the shooting, and police said a 9mm pistol had been found at the scene.

Pistorius is due to appear in court Friday.

"At this stage he is on his way to a district surgeon for medical examination," police brigadier Denise Beukes told reporters.

Steenkamp was an advocate f…
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