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Search for suspects continues after death of security guard

The Parys detectives are requesting assistance with information after a security guard was shot and killed while on duty.

It is alleged that on Wednesday, 30 November  at about 22:00 the deceased and two of his colleagues were patrolling  behind the Parys District Hospital to
prevent cable theft.
The trio walked in different directions. While patrolling, the other two security guards heard gun shots.  They then went in the direction from where they heard the gunshots, and  found the deceased lying on the ground with a gunshot wound in the chest.
He was taken to hospital and later on succumbed to his injuries.
No suspects have been arrested as yet
Police communication officer, sgt Josephine Rani said the police appeals to community members who may have information regarding the suspects, to please contact Detective Constable Jabulani Moqhedlana on 082 466 8094/ 082 554 3041
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Liezl Scheepers

Liezl Scheepers is editor of the Parys Gazette, a local community newspaper distributed in the towns of Parys, Vredefort and Viljoenskroon. As an experienced community journalist in all fields for the past 30 years, she has a passion for her community, and has been actively involved in several community outreach projects as part of Parys Gazette's team.

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