WATCH: Media strategist Gordon Patterson killed in hijacking
SANDTON - Condolences pour in for top media strategist Gordon Patterson
Video footage of top media strategist Gordon Patterson being killed has emerged on social media.
The video (CCTV) which was posted on the Intelligence Bureau Facebook page, shows Patterson driving into his garage, before he is approached by one perpetrator who points a gun at him.
A fight ensues between Patterson and the perpetrator – and seconds later two perpetrators join in the fight, before Patterson is shot.
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News of Patterson’s death, first broke on Twitter, and was later confirmed by his colleagues at Omnicom, where he was business director.
Patterson was killed on the evening of 21 July.
Many have since took to twitter to express their condolences;
Working with #Gordonpatterson was effortless and inspiring. A true gentleman gone to soon. Devastating news and so unnecessary.
— Stacey Schoeman (@stacey5s) July 22, 2016
#GordonPatterson We mourn a man whose confidence-inspiring wisdom was matched only by his humility.
— Andy Rice (@ricecommaandy) July 22, 2016
A Media guru has indeed fallen. #GordonPatterson
— Keletso Rakumakoe (@keletso_S) July 22, 2016
It's with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to #GordonPatterson. Massive loss for media. pic.twitter.com/axXlapENdR
— Jacaranda FM (@jacarandafm) July 22, 2016
#HlaudiMotsoeneng is killing Journalism but sadly we have to rule him out as a suspect in #GordonPatterson's murder. R.I.P
— AbortedNews (@AbortedNews) July 22, 2016
