No arrest in connection with father shot on Rondebult Road
Police are appealing to anybody with information to come forward.
No arrests have been made in connection with the 35-year-old who was shot and killed in front of his children on Rondebult Road, opposite Parkdene Boulevard, on January 17.
The incident occurred at about 16:00. The deceased had reportedly gone to a fast food franchise to buy food for his two sons, aged six and seven, before driving out of the shopping centre.
Ekurhuleni SAPS district spokesperson Captain Neldah Sekgobela previously said the man parked his silver Toyota RunX on the side of the road after one of the children asked to check whether they had tomato sauce. While they were checking, a Toyota Corolla without registration plates reportedly parked parallel to their vehicle.
“A passenger alighted from the Corolla, approached the vehicle and fired several shots at the deceased before fleeing the scene with the other suspects,” said Sekgobela.
The children were physically unharmed. Several spent cartridges were found at the scene. The suspects are unknown.
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It is alleged that the deceased was a taxi owner.
The police have opened a case of murder and are appealing to anyone with information that may assist the investigation to come forward. Members of the public may contact the police on 08600 10111 or provide information anonymously.
Shopping centre employees and onlookers stood in shock outside the centre’s gate after learning what had happened.
A worker at one of the stores at the centre said the incident had traumatised him.
“I was still working when I suddenly heard gunshots. I panicked and tried to get to safety. It was a horrible experience,” he said.
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Another worker said she only heard the shots from a distance.
“People started gathering outside once they found out what had happened. It is really sad,” she said.
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