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Edenvale SAPS is investigating a case of murder after a pastor was shot inside the church in Sector 1 in Edenvale at about 10am. The pastor, who was in his 40s, later died in hospital.
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Edenvale SAPS spokesperson Captain Jean Olckers said according to witnesses three men entered the Van Riebeeck Avenue church, shot the pastor and fled the scene.
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“The motive is unknown. The SAPS is not ruling out the possibility of foiled robbery,” said Olckers.
“The pastor was rushed to hospital where he died,” said Olckers.
The SAPS has not yet released the name of the church.
Any person with more information is urged to come forward.
Contact 10111 or 0860010111.
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