Two attempted murders in one day

The annual attempted murder figures for both Randfontein and Westonaria have risen to 91,7 per cent and 64,7 per cent respectively since last year, and it seems the percentage is ever-increasing.

According to an EPR Security crime report, two attempted murder incidents occurred in Rand West City on Tuesday, 6 September, one each in Randfontein and Westonaria.

The Randfontein attempted murder took place in Randfontein South Agricultural Holdings (AH) at about 8.39pm. EPR Security alleged that a suspect fired shots at one of their clients after he went to investigate unusual movement around his vehicles. EPR indicated they received a panic signal from the home.

In Westonaria, a man was shot in the chest on Chisholme Street in the Westonaria Central Business District (CBD). It is alleged that three suspects entered a home on the street and the dog began barking at them. One of the suspects later fired three shots at the owner, wounding him, before fleeing the scene. The owner was later taken to hospital.

In addition to the attempted murder figures being on the rise, murder in Randfontein has risen by 43,2 per cent and in Westonaria by 23,5 per cent. Murder has also gone up by 4,8 per cent nationally.

Other arrests made on 6 September include:

• Damage to property – Davies Street, Westonaria.

• Housebreaking – Kameel Street, Greenhills, Randfontein.

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