A 20-year-old man, believed to have been involved in killing a 37-year-old man, and injuring a 30-year-old at Algoa Court in Hanover Park on Tuesday morning, has been arrested.
PICTURE SUPPLIEDThe police’s Malcolm Pojie said that the injured man was
transported to hospital with private transport, and is in a serious condition.
‘’Preliminary investigation reveals that members responded
rapidly to a shooting incident [at about 07:15] this morning, after being
alerted by members of the public. Upon arrival at the scene, the members learnt
that two men were shot by two unknown assailants,’’ said Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm
Pojie.
‘’Witness accounts and information gathered on scene led
integrated forces to the 20-year-old suspect who was found in close vicinity of
the scene. He was arrested and detained, facing a charges of murder and
attempted murder that were opened for further investigation,’’ he added.
He added that a second suspect is being sought. The police spokesperson
alleges that the incident could be gang related.
‘’ The second suspect is still at large, and an appeal is
made to anyone with information to please contact the local police or Crime
Stop at 08600 10111. The possibility that the incident is gang related cannot
be ruled out and forms part of further investigation into the incident,’’ said
Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie.
Done By: Mitchum George
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