A man shot inside the room he was renting in Simunye, Bekkersdal was driven to a hospital by a neighbour on Tuesday night.
Sergeant Linkie Lefakane, Bekkersdal Police spokesperson, said, “A 33-year-old man was shot and wounded in his rented room at about 11.55pm on Tuesday, 19 February.
“The neighbour alleges that the wounded man came into his house asking for help. He then drove the victim to the Bekkersdal Emergency Clinic, from where he was later transferred to a hospital.
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“The matter was then reported to police. The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage and a case of attempted murder is being investigated.”
Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect/ suspects is asked to contact the Bekkersdal Police on 011 755 8040 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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