The police in Vereeniging are investigating the murder of Ishmael Motswahae Leetsi (61).

Leetsi was shot and killed during  an attempted hijacking on Houtkop Road on Monday morning just after 08:00.

Leetsi together with his son were on their way from Sonlandpark when they were stopped by occupants of another vehicle that was going in  a different direction.

“When this happened, my father who was on the passenger side tried to pull the man and he managed to loosen himself from my father’s grip. He pulled out his gun and shot at my father multiple times before fleeing.”

Talking to Sedibeng Ster, the Leetsi family said they were hurt and deeply disturbed by the incident. Police spokesperson Captain Fikile Funda confirmed the incident.

“A murder and attempted murder docket has been opened for investigation.”