Suspect behind bars for Umbumbulu mass shooting

Suspect behind bars for Umbumbulu mass shooting

A suspect has been nabbed in connection with this weekend's mass shooting in Umbumbulu, south of Durban.

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Steve Bhengu

Six people were gunned down at a house in the Empandwini Resort on Saturday night.

 

KZN police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda says officers managed to arrest an 18-year-old man on Monday.

 

 "He is suspected to be behind the killing of the six people, including two sisters who were found dead with gunshot wounds. 

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"Four bodies were found inside a room, one was lying next to the house and the other was recovered a few metres away from the house. The substance which is perceived to be a drug was found inside the house.

 

"The arrested suspect will appear in court soon and police investigations into the possible cause of the killings are continuing. More arrests are expected."
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