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Man shot by robbers in robbery

Police: The suspects started shooting into the confined space of the shack.

Randfontein Police need help finding the men behind a vicious shooting incident at a shack in Extension 5 Mohlakeng.

Captain Appel Ernst, Randfontein Police spokesperson confirmed at around 2.05am on Friday, 26 February a badly injured 30-year-old man was discovered.

“It is alleged by witnesses they were asleep in a shack when three unknown men knocked on the window and demanded cellphones.

The suspects allegedly forced open the window and started shooting into the confined space of the shack.

“The victim was hit during this shooting and the suspects fled.”

The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the body and was rushed to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Warrant officer Bongani Mpete is investigating the case and he request assistance in tracing the suspects responsible for this crime. His telephone number is 011 278 8100.

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