Man kills ex-business partner; then himself

It is not yet known what might have triggered the incident.


Meyerton police spokesperson in south of Johannesburg, Constable Maria Letsele has confirmed that a murder-suicide case has been opened after two people died on Friday in Galloway Street, Sedibeng Ster reports.

A man is said to have visited his ex-business partner at the business premises and shot him multiple times before finally turning the gun on himself. The incident happened around 8:00 in the morning.

READ MORE: North West mayor’s son allegedly murdered

Letsele says that details around the murder-suicide are still being investigated as it is not yet known what might have triggered the incident.

Further details will be shared as the investigation unfolds.

Caxton News Service

For more news your way, follow The Citizen on Facebook and Twitter.

Read more on these topics

Murder–suicide

Access premium news and stories

Access to the top content, vouchers and other member only benefits