Duo arrested for alleged involvement in Heinz Park mass killing

Two suspects alleged to be behind the murder of three menkilled in Heinz Park on Sunday afternoon has been arrested.

The police’s Andrè Traut said the duo, aged 29 and 30, are interrogated and once charged, they are expected to make a court appearance in Athlone for the murders of three men aged 29, 37 and 51 who were shot and killed in Cornflower Street. 

‘’Anti-Gang Unit detectives are requesting any person with information regarding a fatal attack on three men in Heinz Park on Sunday afternoon to come forward to assist with a police investigation by calling Crime Stop on 08600 10111,’’ said Colonel Andrè Traut

The Western Cape’s Police Oversight & Community Safety MEC, Reagen Allen, has welcomed the swift arrest by SAPS.

‘’This type of swift response by SAPS should be a standard that is maintained in matters such as these. Greater effort should also be made to ensure mass killings are prevented.’’

‘’It shows how brazen criminals are and the little regard they have for life. It should not be repeated. It is also important that the various policing methodologies works simultaneously to compliment each other when it comes to combatting crime,’’ added Allen.

 

Done By: Esona Mfazwe