Katlehong tavern shooting suspect nabbed

Katlehong tavern shooting suspect nabbed

Gauteng Police have arrested a man believed to be behind the shooting that killed three people in Katlehong on the East Rand last month.

Katlehong tavern shooting suspect nabbed
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The shooting at Mputlane's Inn on 8 July left three others injured.


The 24-year-old suspect was arrested in Katlehong on Friday.


On 25 July an Ekurhuleni Metro Police officer was also arrested in connection with the deadly shooting.


"A search was conducted which led the team to recover a 9mm pistol and ammunition. The firearm will be subjected to ballistic tests to determine whether it may be linked to any serious crime,” says police spokesperson Brenda Muridili.


The suspect is expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrates' Court on Monday.


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