Restaurant owner slain in Olivedale

According to Emer-G-Med who responded to the scene, at just before 9pm the manager locked up his restaurant, the Wok Inn, in Olivedale Corner shopping centre, when six armed men approached him, forcing him and his mother into the takeaway next door. The suspects shot the manager at close range, in the chest and the abdomen, then fled the scene.

A staff member from the takeaway was pistol-whipped on the head while two other staff members were assaulted.

Emer-G-Med paramedics arrived on the scene within minutes of the shooting, but tragically the victim had already succumbed to the severity of his injuries. Police officers from Douglasdale and Honeydew police stations and various security companies attended to the scene. A case of murder and armed robbery has been opened and police investigations are underway.

According to Warrant Officer Balan Muthan, head of communications for the Douglasdale Police Station, the police station is imploring residents who have any information which may lead to arrests to contact the Douglasdale Police Station.

Residents of Sharonlea and Olivedale, as well as Olivedale Corner shopping centre shop owners are distraught over the death of the well-known restaurant owner. The residents and shop owners have placed flowers and messages for the family of the deceased at the door of the Wok Inn.

Details: Douglasdale Police Station, 011 699 1333.