The Nelson Mandela Bay District Detective Intervention Task Team arrested a 20-year-old suspect in Algoa Park in connection with a murder on Monday.
The arrest follows a murder that occurred on August 7 2026, at approximately 3pm in Ysterhout Street, Algoa Park.
According to police spokesperson Capt Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, 24-year-old Ruwayne Rossouw was seated on the sidewalk when an unidentified assailant coming from Missionvale opened fire on him.
“During the shooting, another person reportedly fired shots at the suspect, who fled towards Missionvale,” she said.
Medical personnel reported that the 24-year-old victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Livingstone Hospital in an unidentified vehicle, where he later died from his injuries.
Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The suspect is facing a charge of murder and is expected to appear before the New Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
Acting District Commissioner Brig Loyiso Ngalo praised the Detective Intervention Task Team for their prompt work leading to the arrest.
