Monday, July 10, 2006

Jeppestown shooters may have been hired

By Chanel September
The ‘Tsunami’ a name befitting a gang of AK-47 wielding robbers who stood – off against police in the Jeppestown massacre. IOL reports that the gangsters operated on a freelance basis, called upon when and where their services were required. The gang leader is believed to be among the 24 either to be captured or killed. Meanwhile six of the eight gangsters have now been identified, through four fingerprints. Gert Serfontein of the West Rand Serious and Violent Crimes Unit denied rumours that arrest were made at the weekend. The suspects are due to appear in court at court at the end of the month.

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