Two murders in one day shock community of Westbury
Police urge members of the public to come forward if they have any information relating to the killings.
Two unrelated murders occurred in Westbury on the same day at the end of last month.
Sophiatown Police Station spokesperson Captain TJ de Bruyn said, “Police were called to a crime scene in an open field where a male body was found burnt beyond recognition.”
He said it was suspected he was murdered because the victim was found with wire tied around his neck and his hands tied behind his back. The motive was still unknown and a case of murder had been opened.
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On the same day a few hours later, police were called to a shooting on the corner of Fuel and Steytler streets. “One elderly male was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics attended to the victim and after extensive efforts to resuscitate him, he was declared dead at the scene.” As with the first victim, the motive was unknown at this stage.
“Members of the public are requested to come forward with any information that could lead to the successful arrest and conviction of the suspects.”
The Sophiatown police can be reached on 011 670 6300.
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