The management of police in Mpumalanga has applauded SAPS members in Ermelo for their tenacity in arresting three men, aged between 24 and 29, on allegations of murder as well as attempted murder. These suspects are allegedly involved in a shooting incident where two men were murdered whilst four others sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred in Ermelo on Thursday, 18 March 2021.
A preliminary investigation suggests that a group of armed suspects driving in a sedan, entered a certain tavern at Suncity in Ermelo where they randomly fired shots and as a result, six men became victims.
Police and medical personnel were notified about the incident and upon arrival, one man was certified dead. The other five were taken to hospital for medical treatment where unfortunately the second victim also succumbed to his injuries.
A probe into the incident was immediately sanctioned, as a result, the three were arrested on Friday, 19 March 2021. During the arrest, police recovered two firearms and ammunition, an act which culminated into additional charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
Police will also widen the scope of their probe with a view to establish if the firearms were not illegally used elsewhere.
The trio are due to appear before the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 23 March 2021.
