Bedfordview SAPS confirmed that earlier this evening a man was shot in Bedfordview and he later died.

Bedfordview SAPS spokesperson Captain André de Jager said the shooting was at the corner of Van Buuren and Kloof roads.

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“The 43-year-old man stopped at the traffic light when two men on a motorcycle shot him.

“They shot him through the car window. The victim attempted to flee and managed to drive a bit further but he died in his vehicle,” said De Jager.

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“Civilians are advised to stay away from the scene nor share photographs on social media as the deceased’s next of kin has not been notified.”

“Police are on the scene and investigations are underway,” said De Jager.

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