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Victim shoots suspect dead in alleged hijacking attempt

When one of the eight unknown males tried to remove the keys from the vehicle the man pulled out his firearm and shot two of them.

A 43-year-old victim shot two unknown suspects in the early morning hours of Sunday, 8 November after they allegedly tried to rob him.

It is believed that the victim was giving a woman a lift from Luipaard Street, Krugersdorp to Wentworth Park on that day.

When the two arrived in Wentworth Park, they were immediately approached by eight unknown males. The men allegedly got into the vehicle and started to rob the victim of his personal belongings. It is further believed that they tried to remove the vehicle’s keys from the ignition.

A fight between the males and the victim ensued.

The victim then allegedly took out his firearm and shot two of his attackers. Both these men are believed to be foreign nationals. One of the males sustained a fatal gunshot wound and later succumbed to his injury in hospital.

Krugersdorp police are investigating a case of attempted hijacking, robbery and murder.

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Janine Viljoen

Janine Viljoen is a seasoned journalist with more than 17 years’ experience. She has worked as a newspaper editor, mentored numerous journalism students, and is currently the sub-editor for the award-winning Caxton Joburg West publications. Her passion lies in developing young journalists and telling compelling human-interest stories.
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