E-hailing driver found dead in car near Soshanguve clinic
Police have opened a case of murder and kidnapping.
Police are investigating the murder and kidnapping of an e-hailing service driver who was found dead in his car in Soshanguve Ext 5 on Tuesday afternoon, July 9.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Johan van Dyk said police received a call about a dead body inside a car next to Kopanong clinic, in the north of Pretoria.
He said when officers arrived on the scene they found a white Toyota Corolla Quest with the rear door wide open.
“Upon searching the car, they discovered a man lying unconsciously in the back seat of the car,” said Van Dyk.
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Van Dyk said the Gauteng emergency services certified the victim dead on the scene.
He added that the deceased had a gunshot wound on the left side of his chest.
“He was identified as the Bolt driver of Soshanguve,” he said.
“Police have opened a case of murder and kidnapping,” he added.
Van Dyk said no arrest has been made yet.
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