Polokwane – A 50-year-old murder suspect who was injured during a deadly shooting incident at a tavern in Ga-Selepe village, Sekhukhune, Limpopo, was nabbed after he sought medical treatment at a local hospital.
Following up on a tip-off that the shooter suffered head injuries, the police went to the hospital, where they found the suspect.
He was positively identified as the shooter who fatally shot two people at the tavern.
“Although the suspect initially denied any involvement in the murders and claimed not to possess a firearm, further intelligence led the team to the recovery of the firearm allegedly used in the commission of the offence,” said police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.
“Police recovered a 9mm pistol, which was confirmed to have been reported stolen during an armed robbery in Midrand, Gauteng, in October 2025.
“Police also seized a white BMW motor vehicle without registration number plates, which is believed to have been used during the commission of the crime.”
The suspect is expected to appear before the Mecklenburg Periodical Court today, Monday, 6 July 2026.
He will face two counts of murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
