Police in Polokwane have arrested two men, aged 25 and 27, in connection with a murder that took place in the early hours of yesterday in Magazyn Street.

Polokwane Review reports that according to police, the 26-year-old victim was at a rented residence with his girlfriend at approximately 02:00 when two men, allegedly known to the girlfriend, arrived at the premises.

Argument turns deadly

An argument reportedly broke out between the victim and the suspects, which escalated when additional individuals became involved.

It is alleged that one of the suspects produced a firearm and shot the victim.

Following the incident, the same suspect allegedly asked others present to assist in transporting the injured man to hospital using his vehicle.

The victim was declared dead on arrival.

Arrests and investigation

Police were alerted and, following a swift investigation, arrested the alleged shooter along with another suspect.

The firearm believed to have been used in the incident, which is licensed, has been seized for further investigation.

The two suspects are facing a charge of murder and are expected to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court tomorrow.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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