Man arrested in connection with murder of an e-hailing driver
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 26-year-old male suspect in connection with the murder of an e-hailing driver in Berea, Johannesburg.
The 26-year-old was arrested at the Jabulani Hostel in Soweto on Thursday – wearing the same clothing as seen at the crime scene.
He was identified, based on information received around the fatal shooting incident that occurred on Lilly and Olivia Streets in Berea.
"Acting on this information, the operational team conducted a focused operation at the Jabulani Hostel, where the suspect was believed to be hiding," says JMPD spokesperson, Xolani Fihla.
"Upon searching the identified room, the suspect was found sleeping and was immediately apprehended. He was positively identified as matching the description obtained from surveillance footage, and was still wearing the same clothing as seen at the crime scene.
"During the arrest, an unlicensed firearm, a magazine, and 10 live rounds of ammunition were seized."
The suspect has been detained at the Jabulani Police Station, and is currently facing charges related to the murder of the e-hailing driver.
He is due to appear in court soon.
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