PORT ELIZABETH - DRAMATIC SHOOTING ROCKS "GINTSA' SUSPECTS FUNERAL IN MOTHERWELL

During the funerals yesterday of two "Gintsa" suspects, shots were fired at 12:30 amongst the crowds attending the funerals. Police that were carefully monitoring the funeral quickly closed in and discovered more than 40 spent cartridges in Chalumna Street, NU5, Motherwell.

The shooter attempted to flee from police members but were cornered in a yard and forced to drop the 9mm pistol in his possession. The 22-year-old suspect was then arrested for the negligent discharging of firearm in residential area as well as the illegal possession of an unlicensed firearm.

Further follow up led police to a house in Ahmed Street, NU10, Motherwell where another 9mm pistol and 11 rounds ammunition (that was allegedly used in the funeral shootings) were confiscated. No arrest was made but forensic analysis will be conducted on it.

via - SAPS