Police in Alexandra are investigating two counts of murder and business robbery after a business owner and a woman were killed on November 7.

According to station commander Brigadier Vusimuzi Ngubane, two suspects went to Madala hostel, robbed a business owner of stock and cash, and shot him. The victim sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body, with Ngubane confirming about four cartridges were found on the scene.

He said although preliminary reports point to business robbery, the motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

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According to Ngubane, police also allege the two suspects shot another woman near the hostel after fleeing the business owner’s premises. He said circumstances leading to the shooting also remain under investigation.

The suspects are unknown and remain at large.

Meanwhile, Ngubane said police arrested five suspects allegedly linked to a business robbery in Alexandra. In footage dating back to October 19, the suspects could be seen allegedly robbing a spaza shop. Ngubane said they made it out with cash and some stock.
He confirmed that one of the suspects was arrested on November 6, and the other four on November 7.

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The suspects face business robbery charges. Two of the suspects, according to Ngubane, already had pending cases where they face hijacking-related charges. Ngubane said although the five suspects have only been positively linked to business robbery, the police continue to investigate if the suspects are linked to any other cases.

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