Murder suspect hands himself to Ivory Park police
The arrest is expected to lead to the capture of additional suspects.
In a breakthrough for the Ivory Park SAPS, one of the suspects wanted in connection with a double murder and multiple shootings turned himself in.
The suspect (33), hired as a security guard in Ivory Park’s Ext 10, allegedly shot and killed two people and injured four others at the Mzondi informal settlement during a confrontation over illegal power connections.
While this suspect surrendered, others involved in the incident remain at large.
According to the Ivory Park SAPS detectives, the suspect and his accomplices opened fire on the residents of the Mzondi informal settlement who were forcefully and illegally connecting electricity.
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The indiscriminate shooting resulted in the deaths of a man and a woman and injuries to four others.
The police had been diligently searching for the suspects and had obtained information about their whereabouts.
As a result, they reached out to the suspect and asked that he surrender to the authorities.
Brigadier David Mbongeni Ngcobo, the station commander of the Ivory Park SAPS, was confident the arrest of this suspect would lead to the capture of additional individuals involved in the incident.
He urged the remaining suspects, still in hiding, to follow the example of the one who turned himself in.
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“All the other so-called security officers who were present must come forward and account for their actions.
“If they believe they were justified, they should emulate the actions of this suspect and surrender themselves. Otherwise, we will find them ourselves,” stated Ngcobo.
The suspect will soon appear in the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court, where he will face a charge of murder.
The Ivory Park SAPS is committed to ensuring justice is served and that all those involved in the double murder and shootings are held accountable for their actions.
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The surrender of the wanted suspect is a significant development in the ongoing investigation, bringing hope to the community of Ivory Park that justice will be forthcoming.
The Ivory Park SAPS continues to work tirelessly to maintain law and order in the area and ensure the safety of its residents.
