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UPDATE: SAPS releases name of pastor killed in Edenvale church shooting

Pastor Paul Kamba was shot at Destiny Midwifes Christian Church on Van Riebeeck Avenue in Edenvale.

Pastor Paul Kamba has been identified by the Edenvale SAPS as the as the murder victim of February 4’s shooting.

Also read: Pastor dies after Edenvale church shooting

Kamba was shot at Destiny Midwifes Christian Church on Sunday at about 10am.

Also read: SAPS condemns spreading of false information about Edenvale church shooting

Edenvale SAPS spokesperson Captain Jean Olckers said three suspects entered the church on Van Riebeeck Avenue, shot the pastor and fled the scene.

Kamba was rushed to hospital where he later died.

A case of murder is being investigated by  the Edenvale SAPS.

Edenvale SAPS is appealing to community members who have information about the shooting to come forward.

“We are looking for the assistance of a male and female witness who were at the church shortly before the shooting,” said Olckers.

“We hope they can shed light on the events shortly before the shooting.”

The witnesses are encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Mathipa on 083 329 7649 or 011 553 8600.
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Marietta Lombard

Editor-in-Chief of Caxton Joburg Metro with 26 years' experience in the community newspaper industry. I serve as Gauteng Director and deputy executive director of the Forum of Community Journalists and I am a press representative of the Press Council SA.

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