A 59-year-old man was arrested by the Germiston SAPS following a fatal shooting at Galway Gardens, in Germiston South, today (Monday).
Police confirmed a case of murder had been opened following the death of a 45-year-old man, who was found with 10 bullet wounds to the upper body.
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Police were reportedly called to the scene by the alleged murderer.
“The accused allegedly opened fire on the victim, who was also a resident of Galway Gardens, shooting him 10 times before he called the police at around 11.20am,” said Const Maxwell Mabunda, communications officer for the Germiston police.
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He was arrested and taken to the Germiston Police Station.
Police are still investigating the crime.
More details to be released as they become available.
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