These men are suspected to be linked to the Orlando tavern mass shooting and SAPS members are looking for them. Photo: saps.gov.za
Orlando tavern shooting: SAPS identify FIVE suspects
Gauteng SAPS has identified five men who are suspected to be linked to the July mass shooting at an Orlando tavern.
These men are suspected to be linked to the Orlando tavern mass shooting and SAPS members are looking for them. Photo: saps.gov.za
Gauteng South African Police Service (SAPS) members are on the hunt for five men who are suspected to be linked to the Orlando tavern shooting.
The tavern shooting in July claimed 16 lives
The tavern shooting occurred on 10 July this year in Nomzamo, Orlando East. Spokesperson for the SAPS in the province Colonel Dimakatso Sello said a warrant of arrest has been issued for the men.
On 10 July, it was reported that a group of armed men entered the tavern and started shooting randomly. Unfortunately, 16 people lost their lives in the incident.
Who are the suspects the police are looking for?
These are the men in question:
Sarel Lehlanya Sello;
Tshepiso Elliot Radebe;
Thabang Radikatara;
Tshidiso Moleko and;
Keletso Rabasotho.
They are being charged with 16 cases of murder and seven cases of attempted murder.
The SAPS are urging anyone with information on the suspects’ whereabouts to contact Colonel Friccah Masilela on 082 822 7270 and Sergeant Ndlovu on 065 962 4329. Any anonymous tip-offs can be reported on the MySAPS app or through the crime stop number on 08600 10111.
“All information received will be treated with (the) strictest confidence,”
said Sello.
BACKGROUND TO EMAZULWINI TAVERN INCIDENT
As previously reported, Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, said that primary investigations suggest that people were enjoying themselves in the tavern and suspects came in and just shot at the people randomly on 10 July 2022.
Mawela said that 23 people were injured and 12 were confirmed dead at the scene and 11 were rushed to hospital and two people died in hospital. The death toll increased to 16 a day later.
“People were enjoying themselves at the tavern and all of a sudden heard gunshots and others thought a shooting was happening outside. It is only when they realised that people were dropping dead when they pretended that they were also dead or injured and fell on the ground as well,” Mawela said.
The suspects reportedly escaped with a white quantum. Read the full story here.
