Driver dies in pool of blood after taxi rank shooting
Without saying a word, the suspect pulled out a gun and opened fire on the victim.
Police are on the hunt for a murder suspect following a shooting incident at the taxi rank next to Cradlestone Mall.
The manhunt follows after police received a complaint of a shooting at the taxi rank on 4 August at 7.20pm.
“At the scene police found a man lying on the ground in a pool of blood,” Muldersdrift Police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Hitler Ngwenya said.
An eyewitness told police the taxi was about to depart from the rank with about eleven passenger ready to board when suddenly an unknown man came to the driver’s side.
“Without a word, the unknown suspect pulled his firearm and shot the victim multiple times in his upper body. The victim tried to run away from the assailant but collapsed. It’s further alleged that the gun-wielding man followed the victim and continued shooting while he was on the ground pleading for his life.”
The suspect fled the scene on foot.
The victim was certified dead by the paramedics on their arrival minutes later.
“Muldersdrift Police are appealing for any information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrator. We are appealing to the public not to confront the suspect as he is deemed extremely dangerous.”
Contact detective Sergeant Sam Manana on 011952 4600 or 078 266 224 with your information.
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