Police have arrested a 29-years old in connection with a murder in Lenasia, Extension 13.
It is understood officers received a complaint of a dead body at Lenasia Extension 13 Clinic.
Spokesperson Bafana Ndimande said upon arrival the officers found an on-duty nurse who pointed out to them a lifeless body of an unidentified male.
“The deceased was estimated to be around his late thirties. It was further alleged that the deceased was shot at Heliodor Street, Lenasia Extension 13 on Thursday, 20 October 2022, at about 10pm.”
“He sustained a gunshot wound on his upper body. The deceased was declared dead upon arrival. The pathologists transferred the deceased to the Government Mortuary. The motive for murder is unknown at this stage,” Ndimande said.
Family dispute?
According to a tweet by CrimeAir Network, the shooting may have been a result of a family dispute.
However, police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
FAMILY DISPUTE ENDS WITH DEATH : MAN SHOOTS HIS BROTHER IN LAW DEAD. LENASIA EXT 13. COJ. GP. @SAPoliceService @GTP_Traffstats @TrafficRTMC @JoburgMPD @TMPDSafety @City_Ekurhuleni @cci_network
— REZA (@crimeairnetwork) October 21, 2022
Ndimande said the suspect was detained at the Lenasia Saps, and is expected to appear at the Lenasia Magistrates’ Court soon.
“Lenasia Saps station commander, Brigadier Gopane, commended the officers for a job well executed. He further encouraged the community to be vigilant at all times and to report any criminal activities to the police.”
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