Man gunned down outside Johannesburg mosque

A manhunt has been launched for two suspects who fatally gunned down a man outside a mosque in Fordsburg, Johannesburg on Tuesday afternoon.

According to eNCA, the victim was walking to his car after a mosque service when he was approached by two suspects clad in dark clothing who began shooting at him.

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The man fell as he tried to escape the suspects, but was shot continuously, and succumbed to his injuries on the scene.

A bystander was also reportedly shot.

The two suspects fled on foot and have yet to be located.

Police have not yet named a motive, but are investigating.

(Compiled by Nica Schreuder)

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