Gqeberha police have arrested three males suspected to have been involved in the murder of an Adcockvale man on Saturday afternoon.
The suspects, aged 16, 24 and 37, were nabbed in Schauderville shortly after the murder.
Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said in a statement: “It is alleged that between 12:00 and 13:00, the 49-year-old victim was busy fixing his bedroom door in Nugget Street, Adcockvale, when an orange Hilux bakkie stopped outside with five males inside.
“They entered the house and started to kick down doors, looking for someone.
“On hearing the commotion, the victim locked himself in the room.
“When attempts to break down the door had failed, a shot was fired through the door, fatally wounding him in his chest. The suspects fled from the scene.”
Captain Janse van Rensburg said the deceased was not the target.
She said while still on the crime scene, detectives received and immediately followed up on information of the possible whereabouts of the suspects.
“They proceeded to a house in Schauderville where a 37-year-old male was arrested. While detaining him, two other males aged 16 and 24 handed themselves over to police at the station.
“While searching the 24 year old suspect, five packets of tik was found in his possession. He was also charged for possession of drugs.
The name of the deceased will be released once the next of kin has been traced and informed.
The suspects are expected to appear in the Gqeberha magistrate court on charges of murder on Monday.
