Soshanguve 4 murders, suspects appeared in court, SA reacts
- There is heightened security at the Soshanguve Magistrates Court as the two individuals involved in the New Year’s mass shooting
- The individuals, suspected to be heavily armed, reportedly opened fire on the victims during the early hours of New Year's Day
- The provincial government has voiced worry over the increasing crime rates in Soshanguve
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SOSHANGUVE - A heightened police and private security presence is evident at the Soshanguve Magistrate’s Court as the two suspects involved in the New Year's mass murder shooting make their court appearance.
According to SABC News, family members and community members confronted the suspects, who are facing charges related to the murder of four individuals, including a police officer in Jukulyn, Soshanguve, north of Pretoria. The suspects, believed to be heavily armed, allegedly unleashed gunfire on the victims in the early hours of New Year's Day.
The motive behind the killings remains undisclosed.
Mzansi is furious by what has occurred in Soshanguve
Pebetsi Chiloane noted:
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"What they did is pure evil. I guess one really knows what people are planning inside their hearts and heads."
Ruzani Mphumbude said:
"They are guilty."
Rifa Aksa expressed:
"Heartbreaking."
Law enforcement burdened with an influx of cases
The provincial government has expressed concern about the rising crime levels in Soshanguve.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi visited the bereaved families and engaged with local law enforcement. Lesufi expressed that the police were facing an overwhelming number of case files, covering both minor and serious crimes.
2 Arrested in Soshanguve shooting, SAPS discloses 14-year-old victim
Previously, Briefly News reported that a mother who lost her sole child on New Year's expressed her disbelief at discovering her child's death. She is the mother of one of the victims of the Soshanguve shooting, where four lives were tragically lost on January 1. Anticipating a joyous start to 2024 with her child, she instead encountered a scene of horror upon arriving home.
The online community shared in her heartbreak and attempted to comprehend the motive behind the killing of one of the victims, a police officer.
Source: Briefly News
