EVATON. – The police have apprehended a suspect who went on the run after allegedly shooting and killing his two siblings in two separate incidents in Evaton.
It is alleged that the man arrived at a family home in Graceland on Tuesday Morning, 22 August where he allegedly shot a 51-year-old woman, fatally wounding her.
According to a source close to the family, the man then went to a second location in Evaton, where he allegedly shot a second victim, a 35-year-old man.
“The second victim was taken to Levai Mbatha Clinic but later passed away. We were also informed that he also went to look for another sibling at her home but luckily, he did not find her. At the moment, we don’t want to speculate as we don’t know what the reason behind his actions is.”
Sedibeng SAPS spokesperson, Captain Fikile Funda confirmed the incident.
Funda said: “I can confirm that a manhunt was activated following the incident. A 46-year-old suspect has since been arrested.”
Funda said a double murder case docket is open for investigation.
