Taxi driver shot dead

A 29-year-old taxi driver from Meadowlands Zone 10 was allegedly shot and killed by a commuter in front of other passengers on the night of July 16 in Mzimhlophe.

Police spokesperson constable Thuli Ngwenya said no witnesses were found on scene when police arrived.

“Details of what happened are sketchy. On arrival, the driver who died instantly after being shot in the chest, was alone in the taxi.

“The taxi owner confirmed that the incident was not associated with any taxi violence and the deceased’s belongings were found in his possession so it wasn’t a case of robbery. We’re puzzled.” said Ngwenya.

Ngwenya said the incident happened after 7pm on the Soweto Highway when the taxi was on its way to town from Meadowlands.

Police are searching for the gunman and pleading with passengers who were in the taxi and witnessed the incident to come forward with information.

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