Gauteng Police have made a breakthrough and arrested one suspect in connection with the deadly Katlehong tavern shooting that took place on 8 July. A group of gunmen had entered the Mputlane Inn tavern and randomly opened fire at patrons, killing two and wounding four others. 56-Year-old James Dlamini and 29-year-old Sibusiso Hlatswayo, who lived…
Gauteng Police have made a breakthrough and arrested one suspect in connection with the deadly Katlehong tavern shooting that took place on 8 July.
A group of gunmen had entered the Mputlane Inn tavern and randomly opened fire at patrons, killing two and wounding four others.
56-Year-old James Dlamini and 29-year-old Sibusiso Hlatswayo, who lived a few meters away from the tavern, succumb to their gunshot wounds.
Gauteng police spokesperson, Colonel Dimakatso Sello, said the suspect was arrested on Friday.
“At this stage, no further information can be revealed as the investigation is still ongoing, but we can confirm that there is one person arrested in connection to the murder case in Katlehong, and the suspect is expected to appear before Palm Ridge Court on 25 July 2022.”
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