Three gang members arrested for murder in Eldorado
Police said the deceased was shot multiple times by gang members belonging to a group called Fast Guns.
The Eldorado Park SAPS Crime Prevention Unit (CPU) demonstrated exceptional policing when they swiftly arrested three suspects in connection with a gang-related murder that took place on Kremetart Street, Ext 4, Eldorado Park, on October 4.
Eldos CPU members responded to a shooting incident at Kremetart Street, around 20:30, where they arrested three suspects.
According to Sergeant Fezeka Khobo, Eldorado Park SAPS communications officer, the deceased was playing dice with friends when three suspects approached, and one of them opened fire with a 9mm firearm.
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“The suspects allegedly pursued the deceased, shooting him multiple times. They accused him of being a Varadore gang member, claiming they were Fast Guns gang members.
“Fortunately, the police arrested the suspects, all juveniles, and detained them at Walter Sisulu,” said Khobo.
The shooter was arrested for murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm and two accomplices were arrested for possession of live ammunition.
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The Eldorado Park SAPS station commander, Brigadier Maluleke, commended the Crime Prevention Unit’s excellent work and urged them to leave no stone unturned in firearm-related crimes.
Anyone with information about illegal activities in Eldorado Park is urged to contact the SAPS at 011 946 0300 or 082 444 3001. Alternatively, anonymously call the SAPS Crime Stop Hotline at 08600 10111.
