Three suspects, aged 23, 28 and 33 have been arrested for the alleged murder of a 56-year-old medical doctor in Diepkloof, Soweto, on Friday 25 March 2022. The suspects were arrested few hours after the doctor was gunned down and they are expected to appear at Magistrates’ Court in due course, facing charges of murder.
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. 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.
The search is still on for the suspects that are still at large.
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.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have information that can help with the investigation or lead to the apprehension of the remaining suspects to please call the nearest police station or crime stop line on 08600 10111.