It ended in tears for a man on the run

A 31-year-old Standerton murder suspect has been finally arrested. The man has been on the run for more than a month. He was arrested after a properly coordinated investigation between Standerton detectives and police members of the Gauteng provincial office was conducted.

According to information, the man shot and killed his female friend in Standerton Ext 6. He then immediately fled the scene.

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An investigation was soon launched. The investigation revealed that the suspect is in hiding in Gauteng. This prompted Standerton police to work hands and gloves with Gauteng provincial office to trace the suspect.

On the night of the incident, the suspect arrived home with another female friend at about 01:30. This happened while the victim was also in the house.

It is alleged that a misunderstanding sparked between the suspect and the victim. The misunderstanding ended in cold-blood murder when the victim was fatally shot.

The Gauteng police were brought on board and the suspect’s movement was closely monitored. It is then that information was received about the suspect’s plan to leave Gauteng.

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Policeembers of Standerton detectives and their Gauteng counterparts strategically set up an operation and nabbed the suspect at De Hoek toll plaza on Saturday 22 April 2023 at about 19:30.

Besides the murder charge, the suspect was also found in possession of a stolen vehicle which was reported stolen at Johannesburg Central police station, and also an unlicensed firearm was found in his possession.

The Provincial Commissioner of Mpumalanga SAPS Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela commended members from both provinces for a job well done. “There is power in working together, the joint venture finally paid off and the suspect will now be judged accordingly,” concluded the General.

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