One person was shot and killed while another was injured when intruders opened fire on them while they were sleeping in Bekkersdal on Wednesday.
Sergeant Linkie Lefakane, Bekkersdal Police spokesperson, said the men were sharing a shack and that the incident took place at about 8pm on 17 July in the Tambo Section of Bekkersdal.
A case of murder and attempted murder is being investigated.
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“It is alleged by the victim who survived that they were asleep when he was woken by the sound of gunshots. He was about to check where the sound came from when he was hit by a bullet in his thigh. He jumped from the bed and lay on the floor until it was quiet.
“After a while, he realised that the person he was sharing the dwelling with was not moving. He shouted for help and the neighbours assisted by calling the police. The one victim was fatally wounded and died on the scene, while the surviving victim was later taken to the hospital. The motive for the attack is still unknown.”
Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrators can contact the Bekkersdal Police on 011 755 8040 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Alternatively, they can contact the investigating officer, detective Constable Pikani Mongwe, on 072 561 9417.
“The public is advised not to try an apprehend the suspects as they are armed and deemed to be dangerous,” Lefakane pleaded.
