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Northern Cape Police are investigating two cases of murder and one case of attempted murder
Northern Cape Police are investigating two cases of murder and one case of attempted murder following a shooting incident at a tavern in Jan Kempdorp on Saturday night.
It is alleged that the suspect saw his girlfriend talking to another man and fired two shots at them. The man and a 21-year-old bystander were fatally wounded.
Police Spokesperson Cherelle Ehlers says another patron who tried to stop the suspect was shot and is now in a critical condition in hospital.
“The 36-year-old victim is receiving medical treatment. The suspect subsequently fled the scene, and police have launched a manhunt. Following up on information, the 38-year-old suspect was arrested on Sunday, 17 August 2025 at approximately 11:00 in Masakeng. Northern Cape Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit will continue with the investigation.”
#sapsNC #SAPS Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit makes a significant breakthrough in Jan Kempdorp shebeen murder and attempted murder case in July 2025 at a local shebeen in Ganspan. 28yr-old Suspect arrested.
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