A 55-year-old businessman was shot dead while attempting to protect his wife during an armed robbery at his Balmoral Liquor Store in Lillianton on May 11.
According to the police, around 8pm when the deceased was ready to offload liquor from a brewery truck, he noticed four suspicious men.
“He told his 51-year-old wife to get in the car and leave. When his wife was about to do so, the men ambushed her and took her BMW keys, an undisclosed amount of money and her cellphone.”
Ramaube said during the squabble with the men, her husband fired a warning shot while inside the liquor store but the men apparently ignored the shots.
It is alleged that his daughter, who was also inside the store, begged his father to do something to assist her mother.
“The businessman went outside and shot two shots in the direction of the suspects. They retaliated and shot back at him, hitting him twice in his stomach. He then succumbed to his gunshot wounds on the scene.
“The suspects stole his gun before fleeing the scene.”
The police revealed that 11 cartridges were found in the scene.
A case of murder and armed robbery has been opened at Boksburg North SAPS. Investigations continue.
The police are appealing to the community to assist the police with information on the whereabouts of the suspects. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Boksburg North SAPS on 0716756986.
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