A 45-year-old man was shot and killed following a dispute with a security guard at his house in Vogelstruisfontein last Friday (21 April).
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Captain Appel Ernst, Randfontein Police spokesperson said it is alleged the victim had an argument with the suspect – a security guard – on the farm. At about 6pm, the suspect went to the victim’s house where they continued their argument.
“During the heated argument shots were fired and the victim was hit in the upper body,” Ernst said.
The wounded man was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Saturday, 22 April.
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The suspect fled the scene and is still on the run. Anyone with information regarding the suspect is requested to call the investigating officer, Warrant Officer Rupert van Zyl on 011 2788100.
An identikit will soon be made available to the public.
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