Police have launched a manhunt following the fatal shooting of a 56-year-old man and an informal trader at the corner of Wimbledon, in Lenasia South, earlier this morning. The informal trader was shot by a stray bullet. Constable Dakalo Phemula of Soweto Cluster said, “It’s alleged that the victim was transporting school children when occupants in a silver Grey Mercedes Benz with registration number by 87 GW GP, opened fire at him then fled the scene.”
Phemula added, “A 5-year-old minor was also injured in the right hand and taken to the hospital. The deceased sustained multiple bullet wounds to the upper body. A total of 9 cartridges were collected from the scene. The motive behind the shooting unknown at the moment. A police investigation is underway. Anyone with information should contact the South African Police Service crime stop line on 08600 10111. Callers may remain anonymous.” Have a story? contact a reporter on 073 018 3507 or call into the Rising Sun offices on 011-852-0842. Follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook for more news.
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