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Malangeni murder suspect on the run

The murder suspect (45) who goes by the name Malume, has so far managed to evade arrest.

A man (31) was shot and killed in the Long Beach area in Malangeni.

According to police, the man was at his girlfriend’s home with her sister and another man.

The group became intoxicated and an argument ensued between the man and the victim’s girlfriend.

“The man seriously assaulted the woman,” said Scottburgh Saps communications officer, Captain Adam Francis.

“When the victim intervened and tried to protect his girlfriend, the man produced a firearm and shot him in the chest. He died at the scene.”

His girlfriend was taken to GJ Crookes Hospital.

The murder suspect (45) who goes by the name Malume, has so far managed to evade arrest.

Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Detective Constable Ziningi Dlamini of Umzinto Detective Services on 039-9746500.

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