Suspect arrested for Kraaifontein murders

A 26-year-old is expected to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, in connection with a double murder that occurred in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, in the early hours of Sunday.

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On Monday, Western Cape police said they questioned two suspects, aged 25 and 26, from Kraaifontein, and at the time has not been charged. On Tuesday morning, the provincial police confirmed that a 26-year-old was formally charged on Monday.

‘’The suspect who was taken in for questioning by Serious Violent Crime detectives on Sunday evening was charged on Monday.  Investigations into the other shooting incidents that left three men dead, one injured and a woman raped early on Sunday continue with Serious Violent Crime detectives hard at work. As the investigation gains momentum it is envisaged that all the cases registered will be solved in due course,’’ said Brigadier Novela Potelwa, Western Cape police spokesperson.

 

Done By: Shaneca Cupido

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