Gauteng police arrest a suspect soon after a taxi owner was shot and killed in Pretoria CBD

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng

PARKTOWN - Swift response by the police led to the arrest of the suspect who allegedly shot and killed a chairperson of a Meter Taxi Association in Pretoria Central on Tuesday evening. The 30-year-old suspect was arrested immediately after the shooting, and he was found with the firearm believed to have been used in the commission of crime.

Members from Rapid Rail Police Unit were at Pretoria Railway Station when they heard the sound of a gunshot. The members quickly rushed to the scene and noticed a man who was carrying a firearm running towards the CBD. When asked to stop, the suspect fired shots at the police and police responded by shooting back. The suspect was shot and injured before he was arrested.

In his possession, police found a firearm and ammunition. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, who is from Inanda in KwaZulu-Natal, had just shot and killed a meter taxi owner.

The victim was declared dead at the scene. The suspect, who is in hospital under police guard, will be charged with murder and possession of unlicensed firearm. He is expected to appear before Pretoria Magistrate's Court as soon as he is out of the hospital.

Investigation is underway to determine if the suspect is not linked to other crimes, particularly those that are related to taxi violence.
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