Meanwhile, the body of a seventh person, the owner of the house where the shooting took place, was found behind a shack on Sunday night.
A 32-year-old suspect was arrested on Monday in connection with the killing of seven people in Khayelitsha on Sunday morning.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa said on Monday: “As part of an ongoing investigation into the shooting incident where seven persons were killed and seven others injured in Khayelitsha in the early hours of Sunday morning, a team of experienced provincial detectives assigned to the cases has made an arrest today.”“More arrests are imminent as the investigation progresses,” said Potelwa, adding that the person arrested would appear in court soon.
Western Cape community safety MEC Albert Fritz condemned the shooting, which apparently occurred at an unregistered drinking establishment, and extended his condolences to the victims. He said a written question from MPL Reagen Allen to him on 7 February revealed that there had been 15 such cases over the past 24 months.The motives behind such mass shootings included: arguments , inter-gang conflict , revenge , robbery , and in four the motive was unknown.“It is my hope that the [SA Police Service] investigation will bring the necessary relief to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones during this difficult period.
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