Bethelsdorp police hunt suspects after 3 men shot dead, another wounded

South African Police Service

Bethelsdorp police hunt suspects after 3 men shot dead, another wounded
Bethelsdorp police hunt suspects after 3 men shot dead, another wounded

SAPS Bethelsdorp detectives are on the hunt for suspect/s allegedly involved in the fatal shooting of three males and the wounding of another which took place on Saturday afternoon, 18 March 2023 in Arcadia.

It is alleged that at about 13:05, police responded to a complaint of shooting in Hoffman Street in Arcadia.

On arrival three males were found two males lying in a yard and one male lying inside a tent.

It is alleged that there was a funeral at the house and after the procession had departed to the cemetery, a few people remained to take down the tent when two men approached around the corner. Shots were fired leaving three males dead and one injured. The victims are aged between 22 and 25.

No firearms recovered.

Police are investigating three counts of murder and one of attempted murder. The identity of two of the deceased are unknown while the identity of the third deceased needs to be verified.

Police are appealing to anyone who can assist in identifying the deceased persons or may know of a next of kin or can shed any light on the murders to contact SAPS Bethelsdorp on 041 404 3005/3010 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.

All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous.

SAPS Newsroom

SOURCESouth African Police Service