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Local butchery owner found dead

Sekele said a firearm was found next to the body.

The Benoni SAPS has opened an inquest docket after a 55-year old Great North Road butchery owner was found dead in the store this morning (September 10) at around 7.30am.

SAPS spokesperson Capt Nomsa Sekele said a female employee and the manager arrived at the butchery at around 8am.

“The manager opened the store and found the owner on the floor with a bullet wound to the upper body. The employees contacted the police.

“The owner was declared dead on scene by paramedics.”

Sekele said a firearm was found next to the body.

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