Media Statement from Eastern Cape Media Centre
Corporate Communication and Liaison
South African Police Service

KWAZAKELE:  A 27-year-old male suspect was arrested today just after 13:00 for attempted murder.

This follows after a 32-year-old female was shot in both legs and hip last night just before 22:00 at a home in Mshakaza Street, Kwazakele. The victim is believed to be his girlfriend and is suspected to be a domestic violence related incident. Although the suspect's motive for the attack is still being investigated, the suspect is believed to been released from St Albans Prison recently after been suspected of numerous violent crimes of robberies and car hijackings since as early as 2009. Most cases have been withdrawn and some cases are still before court.

The suspect will be appearing before the New Brighton Magistrates’ Court on 27 December on a charge of attempted murder. Further investigation in this case will continue.

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