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Foreign national shot and killed

A man was arrested for shooting and killing a foreign national in Luipaard Street.

A 43-year-old male was arrested over the weekend after a man was killed in a fight.

It is believed the suspect was talking to an alleged prostitute when two foreign nationals approached them and a fight broke out on 13 May.

“The suspect stopped on the side of the street to allegedly offer the woman a lift. While busy talking, he was approached by two foreign nationals, both male when a fight ensued between them,” Krugersdorp Police spokesperson, Sergeant Tshepiso Mashale said.

The suspect took out his licensed firearm and shot one of the foreign nationals in the chest.

The victim was taken to the hospital were he later died due to the injuries.

The suspect was arrested later that evening at about 10.15pm for murder and is expected to appear in court soon.

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