Soshanguve murders: Police hunting at least 5 suspects after one arrest
The group was shot and stoned to death during clashes with suspected criminals at the 'Marry Me' informal settlement over the weekend.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu (far right) is accompanied by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to address the Soshanguve residents after the murder of at least six community patrollers. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/Eyewitness News
JOHANNESBURG - One suspect has been arrested while two others have been taken in for questioning about the deadly shooting of six community safety patrollers in Soshanguve.
The group was shot and stoned to death during clashes with suspected criminals at the "Marry Me" informal settlement over the weekend.
The death toll increased to six on Tuesday, after another victim succumbed to their injuries.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu addressed community members on Tuesday morning.
Mchunu says more arrests are imminent: “There was an estimate of about five people and we want them to be arrested and face the consequences of hat they did.”
Premier Panyaza Lesufi has also arrived at the Soshanguve Police Station to join the briefing on the police investigation. Following this meeting, the officials will be visiting the families of the victims to inform them of the progress of the investigation. @Jay_Mbatha pic.twitter.com/A2XZQ1CKKu
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