Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene commended the dedicated task team assigned to speedily trace and arrest the suspects involved in the mass shooting in Kwanobuhle on Tuesday, 11 July 2023.
The task team comprising of the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes, Provincial Crime Intelligence, Tactical Response Team, National Intervention Unit (NIU) and Anti-Gang Unit made a sterling breakthrough by arresting five suspects during the early hours of 13 July 2023.
The suspects, aged between 21 and 34 years old were arrested in Kwanobuhle and Arcadia in Bethelsdorp respectively.
It is alleged that at about 19:40 on 11 July 2023, three unknown males entered a yard in Mdledle Street in Kwanobuhle and shot and killed 6 people and further injuring 4 others.
The incident is suspected to be drug related.
They are detained on charges of murder (x6) and attempted murder (x4).
The suspects are expected to appear in the Kwanobuhle magistrate court soon.
Lt Gen Mene has hailed the breakthrough a success and commented that,’ the task team demonstrated unwavering commitment and exceptional skill in apprehending the perpetrators responsible for these heinous murders and attempted murders. Their tireless efforts, perseverance and meticulous investigation resulted in the speedy apprehension. They have worked day and night since this incident, sacrificing their own comfort and safety, to ensure that the arrests bring solace to the families of the victims.’
