The 20-year-old was arrested and detained for questioning following the murders of six people who were gunned down in Neptune Lane on Wednesday, April 12.
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At the time, Brigadier Novela Potelwa, police spokesperson, said five men between the ages of 20 and 50 were killed, while a sixth person was confirmed as having died upon arrival in hospital. Western Cape MEC of police oversight and community safety, Reagen Allen, has welcomed the news of the arrest.
‘It is rather unfortunate that the suspect linked to this crime is so young. At only 20 years old, this individual should be enjoying their youth and perhaps be in a tertiary institution studying towards a qualification that would set them up for their future. As much as this arrest is welcomed, it is another reminder that we have to assist our youth with alternatives instead of allowing them to enter lives of crime. I encourage anyone with further leads to assist the SAPS so that those still at large can also be arrested.’
As per IOL, the victims of the shootings are alleged members of the Ghetto gang from Hanover Park and were hiding out in the Ocean View area. It has not been confirmed whether the detained suspect is a member of a gang.
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