POLOKWANE – One suspect was shot and killed during a shoot out with a Leeukuil property owner late Thursday evening at around 23:30.
Police Spokesperson, Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe reports: “It is alleged that the owner of the property went out to investigate when he heard his dogs barking and saw two unknown armed suspects walking around the property.”
“He fired a warning shot and the suspects ran away, however, it is alleged they returned shortly after and started shooting randomly into the house, damaging the glass door.”
“The owner retaliated and one suspect (aged around 30) was fatally shot. The remaining suspects fled the scene into the bushes.:
The deceased is still unknown, he adds.
The Westenburg Police are still looking for the suspects and a case of armed robbery and attempted murder is being investigated. The police has also open an inquest docked in regards to the suspect who was fatally shot.
Ngoepe confirms that nothing was robbed or stolen during this incident.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or who can assist in the identification of the deceased, can contact Captain Wilson Dikgale at 082 565 8566. Alternatively they can contact the nearest police station, the 24-hour crime stop number on 0860010111 or the crime line sms 32211.
Police investigations continue.
POLOKWANE – Two suspects are on the run, according to information now to our avail. This information has been confirmed by two persons in the area.
The police are yet to confirm the incident and we will update with more information when received.
