Residents, including anaesthetists gathered in Houghton on 17 September to pay their respects to Doctor Abdulhay Munshi. Dr Munshi was shot dead on 16 September in Orange Grove.
Anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee first brought the incident to the attention of the public in a tweet where he stated that a Johannesburg doctor had been shot dead in Orange Grove. Abramjee further added that the shooting appears to be a ‘hit’.
Provincial SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters confirmed that police have opened a murder case for investigation following the fatal shooting of a 57-year-old medical doctor on the afternoon of 16 September by unknown suspects in the Norwood precinct.
“Police are at this stage not at liberty to disclose or confirm the deceased’s identity. The motive for the shooting is yet to be determined. The case will be investigated by a multi-disciplinary team on the immediate activation of the 72-hours Response Plan to detect the perpetrators,” said Peters.
A Johannesburg doctor has been shot dead in Orange Grove JHB in what appears to be a hit.
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) September 16, 2020
In a second tweet, Abramjee added, “The doctor and a colleague made headlines a few months ago after a young patient died in theatre in a Johannesburg hospital.”
At the tribute gathering, Abramjee said, “We know him as a gentle soul. We know him as a man who served with passion, honour and dedication. What happened yesterday in Orange Grove is a very sad indictment on the lawlessness and criminality we are having in this country.”
A group of doctors are gathered to pay respects outside the home a Dr Abdulhay Munshi who was shot dead in Orange Grove last night. @RK_Gazette #justiceforDrMunshi pic.twitter.com/i3kSCIBDwX
— Naidine PS (@NaidinePs) September 17, 2020
Yusuf Abramjee has expressed his anger at the shooting incident and has pleaded with the police to act and those with information to come forward. @RK_Gazette #justiceforDrMunshi pic.twitter.com/nh9Xc8Tti4
— Naidine PS (@NaidinePs) September 17, 2020
“If we as communities don’t stand up against these murderers, we will not only be failing the likes of Dr Munshi, but we will be failing ourselves. If anyone has information on who is responsible for this murder, please do the moral thing and blow the whistle,” Abramjee advised.
There are not many details yet but provincial police are set to take over the case of the murdered Dr Munshi. @RK_Gazette #justiceforDrMunshi pic.twitter.com/Jr1ZBMplwF
— Naidine PS (@NaidinePs) September 17, 2020
“Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have information that could lead towards the apprehension of the suspect(s) is urged to report to the nearest police station or call the crime stop. Information may be provided anonymously,” Brigadier Peters said.
As per religious rites, the late Doctor will be buried today.@RK_Gazette #DrMunshi
— Naidine PS (@NaidinePs) September 17, 2020
Details: Crime stop number 08600 10111
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