Shopkeeper, 48, gunned down for ‘no reason’

It is alleged two men walked into the Pomona Road shop and shot him without stealing anything.

KEMPTON Police at the scene of the crime in Pomona. Photograph: Kempton SAPS

Police are investigating the murder of a 48-year-old shopkeeper who was shot and killed in Pomona on Friday morning for no apparent reason.

It is alleged two men walked into the Pomona Road shop and shot him without stealing anything, Kempton Express reported

Kempton police spokesperson Captain Jethro Mtshali, said the incident happened at about 9.45am.

“The two left without taking anything from the shop. Police received information the gunmen left the scene in a white Toyota Corolla.”

Police are still investigating the motive for the killing and appeal to anyone with information to contact them on 08600 10111 or SMS 3221

– Caxton News Service

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