A 15-year-old boy has been arrested today in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Naeema Marshall who was shot dead in Eerste River on Monday afternoon.
It has been reported that the suspect will appear in court once charged.
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Police spokesperson Captain Frederick van Wyk said Kleinvlei police registered a murder case following the shooting incident that fatally wounded the victim.
Marshall was shot in Budhi Crescent, New Forest Village shortly after 1pm on Monday
‘The suspect fled the scene. The motive for this shooting incident is unknown,’ added van Wyk. ‘The case was transferred to the Anti-Gang Unit for further investigation.’
Anti-Gang Unit detectives and gang operational teams have been conducting tracing operations since Monday night.
Marshall is from Beacon Valley in Mitchells Plain and was visiting her aunty in Eerste River when she was shot, reports News24.
Eerste River community policing forum (CPF) chairperson Hubert Kemp said ‘From what we understand, there was a young man who was pursuing her and insisted she be his girlfriend. When she declined his offer he shot her dead in the street’.
It is alleged that the teenage suspect is affiliated with the Dixie Boys gang, according to IOL.
The police have urged anyone with information about the fatal shooting incident to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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