Man shot dead at Mbombela Stadium
His female friend was robbed of her handbag but lived to tell the story.
Austin Snethemba Mashabane (24) was robbed of his cellphone and shot dead after the Summer Blaze event, in the early hours of December 1.
The police said Mashabane was with a female friend when they were accosted by two armed men in the parking lot of Mbombela Stadium at about 01:21.
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A provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, said the Nelspruit police were called to the scene shortly after the attack.
“When members arrived at the scene they found a female who told them that her friend had been shot by two armed men,” said Mdhluli.
He said the men robbed Mashabane of his mobile phone and also forcefully took the woman’s handbag.
“In the process the male victim was shot. When paramedics arrived at the scene they declared him dead,” said Mdhluli.
He identified the victim as Mashabane.
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Mdhluli said the police are investigating cases of armed robbery and murder.
“No one has been arrested thus far and we are calling upon anyone with information that can help in the investigations to contact the police.”
People with information are asked to call the police’s toll-free number 0860010111, or use the MySAPSApp.
“The received information will be treated with confidentiality,” said Mdhluli.
