Three suspects arrested for killing doctor in Soweto
Gauteng police have confirmed the arrested of three suspects - aged 23, 28 and 33 - for the alleged murder of a 56-year-old medical doctor in Diepkloof, Soweto, on Friday.
“It is reported that on Friday, at approximately 14h00, more than four armed men entered the surgery and proceeded to the doctor's consultation room where they allegedly shot the doctor,” says police spokesperson Mavela Masondo.
Masondo says after the attack the doctor was rushed to hospital where he unfortunately succumbed to gunshot injuries.
“Police immediately launched a manhunt for the suspects who were driving in a minibus Toyota Quantum, resulting in three being arrested in Soweto.”
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Masondo says a search continues for the other suspects that are still at large.
He adds they may be linked to a robbery at the same premises earlier in March.
“The arrested suspects might be linked with the business robbery that happened at the same surgery on the 16 March 2022 where cellphones and cash were taken from the patients and employees.
“The suspects are expected to appear at Magistrates' Court in due course, facing charges of murder.”
