Humewood police are seeking the community’s assistance in tracing a suspect following a shooting that left one person dead and another fatally wounded during the early hours of Saturday, April 2.
According to police reports, it is alleged that a group of
young adults was standing at the corner of Parliament and Lawrence Streets when
an unknown man approached them and started to make a nuisance of himself.
“When he refused to leave, an argument started between the
group and the unknown person. The ruckus then became physical when one person
from the group slapped the intruder,” police spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla
Naidu said.
She added that the man left and returned within minutes with
a firearm and fired shots at the group.
“The 21-year-old woman sustained a bullet wound in the
abdomen, while 22-year-old Abongile Mgu was fatally wounded. The suspect then fled
on foot.”
Police are investigating cases of murder and attempted
murder.
“Anyone who may know the suspect or his whereabouts can
contact D/Const Ridwaan Baatjies at SAPS Humewood on 073 130 3018 or 041 504
5019 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station. All
information is confidential, and callers may remain anonymous.”
– ISSUED BY SAPS
