Police launch search for suspects following fatal shooting at Alberton shopping centre

Gauteng police have launched a search for unknown suspect(s) following the fatal shooting of a 52-year-old man whose identity police cannot disclose or confirm at this stage, Alberton Record reports.

“According to information from the scene, at around midday on Saturday (October 3), the deceased was in a vehicle parked at a shopping centre on the corner Hennie Alberts Road and Michelle Avenue in Meyersdal, Alberton when a suspect fired multiple shots at him,” said SAPS Gauteng Brigadier Mathapelo Peters.

“The suspect is reported to have moved away from the scene and jumped into a nearby Toyota Cressida, gold in colour with unknown registration numbers.

“The motive for the shooting is unclear at this stage.

“Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspect(s) is urged to contact their nearest police station or to call the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111. All information will be treated with confidentially.”