The vigilance of members attached to Philippi police joined by other law enforcement agencies resulted in the speedy arrest of a 20-year-old man who is believed to have been involved in a murder which was perpetrated earlier this morning at about 07:15 at Algoa Court in Hanover Park which claimed the life of a 37-year-old man and injured another.

Preliminary investigation reveals that members responded rapidly to a shooting incident this morning after being alerted by members of the public. Upon arrival at the scene, the members learnt that two men were shot by two unknown assailants. The injured were transported to hospital with private transport. One of the two injured persons, aged 37, succumbed to death while a 30-year-old was admitted to hospital in a serious condition.

Witness accounts and information gathered on scene led integrated forces to the 20-year-old suspect who was found in close vicinity of the scene. He was arrested and detained, facing a charges of murder and attempted murder that were opened for further investigation.

The second suspect is still at large, and an appeal is made to anyone with information to please contact the local police or Crime Stop at 08600 10111. The possibility that the incident is gang related cannot be ruled out and forms part of further investigation into the incident.

Source: South African Police Service