Man found dead inside parked car riddled with bullet holes
The police appeal to community members who might have seen or have information about what happened to contact the police on 08600 10111.
A man was recently found dead inside a white Mazda in Mayfield, Putfontein.
According to Ekurhuleni District SAPS communications officer Captain Neldah Sekgobela, the police received a complaint of gunshots fired in Mayfield phase three.
“When the police arrived at the scene, the body of a man was found lying on the back seat of the vehicle. The car was riddled with bullet holes.”
Sekgobela said the deceased sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body and was declared dead on the scene by paramedics.
The SAPS found over 20 cartridges and projectiles from a 9mm firearm on the scene.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that a second man was in the car. He was shot in the leg and taken to hospital.
“He [the deceased] was reportedly not wearing shoes at the time, but police found shoes nearby which they believe belong to the man taken to hospital.”
The motive for the shooting is not yet known, and the police have launched a manhunt.
The Putfontein SAPS appeals to community members who might have seen or have information about what happened to contact the police on 08600 10111.
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