The police have been involved in a massive manhunt for the suspect since March this year. Oitshupile was wanted for a total of 10 cases that include attempted murder (four cases), armed robbery (one), stealing stock (one), house breaking and theft (one), assault occasioning actual bodily harm (one), rape (one) and attempted rape (one).

The deceased, believed to have been armed and dangerous, had also shot and injured a total of four people during the commission of the crimes. Police investigations into the incident are ongoing.