A 40-year-old suspect was arrested yesterday, June 23, 2023, by Secunda-based Serious Organised Crime Investigation in connection with the murder of Sergeant Hlatshwayo, who was stationed at Mahamba border posts.
According to reports, Sergeant Hlatshwayo was shot at his home in Piet Retief. He was able to call his friend, who rushed him to the local hospital, where he was later transferred to Trichardt Medi-Clinic for further medical treatment. However, he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The police investigation into the murder revealed that the sergeant was shot multiple times in the chest. The motive for the murder is still unknown, but the police are investigating whether it was related to the sergeant’s work as a police officer.
Three suspects, including the late sergeant’s wife, were later arrested by Secunda Serious Organised Crime Investigation. Through further investigation, it was detected that the late sergeant’s wife was in contact with a man from Ermelo, and it was also discovered that the suspect’s motor vehicle was indeed used when the sergeant was shot.
The suspect was then traced and found at Ermelo hospital, where he was admitted with gunshot wounds. He was arrested and placed under police guard. His cellphone was seized for further investigation, and he is expected to appear in court once he has recovered.
The arrest of this suspect is a significant breakthrough in the investigation into Sergeant Hlatshwayo’s murder. The police commend the members of the Secunda Serious Organised Crime Investigation for their swift and decisive action in apprehending the suspect. This is a major step towards bringing the perpetrators of this crime to justice.
The police also urge the public to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the police. By working together, we can make our communities safer.
#sapsMP Another suspect arrested today, 23 June 2023 by Secunda based Serious Organised Crime Investigation in connection with the murder of Sergeant Hlatshwayo who was stationed at Mahamba border posts. #Hawks TMhttps://t.co/hxXI7gmLAT pic.twitter.com/TnUBTYTyPf
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) June 23, 2023