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Police investigate Westbury murder

Suspects left black bag containing weapons and live ammunition after car chase fored them to abandon vehicle.

Sophiatown police were called out to a murder scene after which a car chase ensued.

“The chase took place after police attended the murder scene in Westbury where the victim was shot and killed. Information gathering from members of the community on-site led to police giving chase after a suspicious car,” said Sophiatown police spokesperson Captain TJ de Bruyn.

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Sophiatown Police Station spokesperson Captain TJ de Bruyn. Photo: Emliy Wellman Bain

The vehicle was eventually stopped by police officers where after the occupants fled the scene and dropped a black bag containing a shotgun and handgun and multiple rounds of live ammunition.

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Investigations are underway for the alleged murder.

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