The South African Police Service has reinforced its investigation into the Cleveland mass shooting in Johannesburg by deploying additional national specialised resources to assist provincial teams in tracking down those responsible for the attack that left 12 people dead.
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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has strengthened its investigation into the mass shooting in Cleveland, Johannesburg, which claimed the lives of 12 people.
Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane commended the swift response by the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner and operational teams following the incident.
To bolster the investigation, Dimpane has directed the deployment of additional national specialised capabilities to support provincial investigators. The reinforcements include members of Forensic Services, Tactical Response Teams and other specialised investigative units.
A multidisciplinary task team made up of provincial and national experts has been established to pursue all investigative and intelligence leads around the clock.
Police are also focusing efforts on tracing a white Toyota Quantum allegedly linked to the shooting.
"We have reinforced provincial efforts with additional national specialised resources to ensure that the investigation is expedited and that those responsible are swiftly brought to justice," said Dimpane.
The Acting National Commissioner conveyed her condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Investigations are continuing. Police have appealed to anyone with information to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information anonymously through the MySAPS App.
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