Man arrested in connection to Mamelodi double murder

TSHWANE - A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the murder of two women in Mamelodi, Tshwane. 

The bodies of the women, aged 21 and 22, were found with gunshot wounds in Mamelodi East Extension 17 on Sunday.

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Gauteng police spokesperson  Captain Tintswalo Sibeko says the man was arrested on Monday at a filling station.

Sibeko says the man has been charged with two counts of murder. 

He also faces charges of attempted murder. 

"Police investigation revealed that a third victim, who was shot during the incident, is receiving medical treatment at hospital," Sibeko  said. 

The suspect is expected to appear before the Mamelodi Magistrate court on Wednesday.

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