A group of about six unknown men accosted a congregation in church at Newlands. The suspects fired shots and three people were injured. One of the victims who succumbed to his injuries was identified as the pastor of the church.
The suspects robbed people of their cellphones and other belongings before they fled the scene. A case of murder and two counts of attempted murder have been opened for further investigations.
The Provincial Commissioner of the police in Gauteng, Lt Gen Elias Mawela has condemned this babararic incident in the strongest possible terms.
The community is urged to work together with the police in dealing with crime in that area by reporting criminal activities and coming forth with any information that can assist with the investigations on the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111 or anonymously give tip-offs on MySapsApp which can be downloaded on any smartphone.
All information received will be treated with strictest confidence.
