Gang member arrested for murder of girl (12), Bloemendal

South African Police Service

Gang member arrested for murder of girl (12), Bloemendal
NTB gang member arrested for murder of girl (12)

Working around the clock to secure the arrests of those responsible for the murder of a 12 year old girl as well as the murder and attempted murder of two other males paid off when a total of 5 suspects were arrested on 31 March 2019.

At about 15:15, members of the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation Unit (Gang Investigations) arrested a 21 year old suspect affiliated to the NTB gang in Bardien Street, for the alleged murder of Alvineesha Brookes (12). She was walking in Buys Street in Bloemendal at 20:35 when she was caught in crossfire between two rival gangs, the Carlitos and the Hondekoppe. She sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head

Four other suspects aged 18, 21, 22 and 49 years old were also arrested in Buys Street for the alleged murder of Tavern Moss (25), attempted murder of the 16 year old teenager and 3 cases of malicious damage to property.

The suspects are expected to appear in court soon.

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