Mpumalanga police have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly murdering a 35-year-old man and injuring a 32-year-old female police constable.
According to police, the incident occurred in Embalenhle on Wednesday at about 10pm.
Police said the man succumbed to his injuries in hospital on Thursday and the constable continues to receive medical treatment.
Police spokesperson Brig Donald Mdhluli said a murder case is being investigated and the suspect is expected to appear in court soon.
Mdhluli said police at Embalenhle received reports about gunshots in the area. On arrival at the scene, police and emergency medical personnel found the two victims lying next to a vehicle with serious gunshot wounds.
“A manhunt was launched for the suspect, who was cornered and arrested between Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp,” he said.
Mdhluli said the motive for the incident is unknown, but domestic violence cannot be ruled out.
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Mpumalanga police have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly murdering a 35-year-old man and injuring a 32-year-old female police constable.
According to police, the incident occurred in Embalenhle on Wednesday at about 10pm.
Police said the man succumbed to his injuries in hospital on Thursday and the constable continues to receive medical treatment.
Police spokesperson Brig Donald Mdhluli said a murder case is being investigated and the suspect is expected to appear in court soon.
Mdhluli said police at Embalenhle received reports about gunshots in the area. On arrival at the scene, police and emergency medical personnel found the two victims lying next to a vehicle with serious gunshot wounds.
“A manhunt was launched for the suspect, who was cornered and arrested between Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp,” he said.
Mdhluli said the motive for the incident is unknown, but domestic violence cannot be ruled out.
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