According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe, a 50 year old man was found killed with a bullet wound to his chest at his workplace.
“It is alleged that the owner of the shop arrived and found that the deceased was not there and he started looking for him until he found his body in the toilet with his firearm missing. He immediately summoned the police to the scene” said Ngoepe.’
The motive behind the killing is not clear because the shop was not broken into and nothing was stolen except the firearm.
The deceased is identified as Johannes Matlou of Moyakayaka Village.
Police investigations are continuing.
“South African Police Service is making a special appeal to all community members and the surrounding areas to come forward with information which may lead to the arrest of these suspects. They may contact the nearest police station or Major Mphekgwane on 082 469 2937 or the crime stop number on 08600 10111″ concluded Ngoepe.