Police have arrested two suspects for the murder of a three-year-old toddler from Belhar.
Last week, unknown suspects entered the yard of a family in Extension 2 and opened fire, killing Andrea Jordaan and injuring a 12-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man.
SAPS spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi said cops nabbed two suspects soon after the incident, but the investigation into the case was still ongoing, reports IOL.
“We are pleased to advise that police have in custody two suspects who were apprehended moments after the incident occurred. However, our investigation into the case continues,” he said.
The girl’s grieving family said they had found some comfort in knowing that the people who killed her had been arrested and would soon appear in court to answer for their crimes.
Mom Marushka said: “We were told the suspects have been arrested and that they are due to appear in court soon. They told us they would appear in the Bellville Magistrates’ Court on July 20.
“I’m happy they were caught. We are still struggling to come to terms with the loss of my innocent daughter, and I know this will hurt for some time. However, there is some sense of comfort in knowing that they caught the people responsible for her death.”
A community worker said residents were happy about the arrests.
“Right now, the gangs are moving up and down in the area. You can just feel how tense everyone is because violence could erupt at any moment.
“Police are patrolling, but we are still scared. You don’t want yourself or family to be caught in the crossfire,” the man said.