Wentworth man appears in court for murder
The provincial commissioner, Lieutenant-General Khombinkosi Jula welcomed the swift arrest of the murder suspect.
A 35-year-old man was shot under the bridge on the M4 freeway on Friday, 13 December at about 6.30pm and later died in hospital.
Two men, both aged 35, were allegedly arguing before the shooting took place. According to KZN SAPS’ spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker, the victim sustained multiple injuries and was rushed to hospital.
“The suspect was arrested at the crime scene. The firearm used was also seized by police,” he said.
The accused appeared in the Wentworth Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 17 December facing charges of murder and handling of a firearm while under influence of alcohol.
The provincial commissioner, Lieutenant-General Khombinkosi Jula welcomed the swift arrest of the murder suspect. “I wish to commend police officers in Wentworth for this latest arrest. This area is plagued by crime which is driven by drug dealing and we will continue to support the local police to clamp down on criminal elements who live within that community,” he said.
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