Umbumbulu mass shooting: Teen suspect arrested
The arrest was made just over 24 hours after the bodies were discovered.
SWIFT work by police has led to the arrest of a teenage suspect in connection with the mass shooting and murder that happened in Umbumbulu on April 1.
Six people were shot and killed on Saturday evening in what provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, described as a drug dealer’s house, as a quantity of what is suspected to be drugs was found inside. Netshiunda said people from the community had heard gunshots but only discovered the bodies the next morning.
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“The owner of the house, aged 35, was suspected of being involved in criminal activities, including dealing in drugs and cable theft,” said Netshiunda.
After the police were called, they arrived to find six lifeless bodies – four lying inside a bedroom and one next to the gate – and the owner of the house was found dead not far from his house.
“Two of the victims are female siblings, aged 21 and 16 years old,” said Netshiunda. He added that the motive for the killings is unknown, but drug-related activities cannot be ruled out.
Netshiunda said the suspect was traced and arrested a little over 24 hours after the killings. The 18-year-old suspect was arrested on April 3 after police followed leads and conducted an extensive search. The suspect is expected to appear in court soon.
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