Man kills ex-business partner; then himself

It is not yet known what might have triggered the incident.


Meyerton police spokesperson in south of Johannesburg, Constable Maria Letsele has confirmed that a murder-suicide case has been opened after two people died on Friday in Galloway Street, Sedibeng Ster reports.

A man is said to have visited his ex-business partner at the business premises and shot him multiple times before finally turning the gun on himself. The incident happened around 8:00 in the morning.

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Letsele says that details around the murder-suicide are still being investigated as it is not yet known what might have triggered the incident.

Further details will be shared as the investigation unfolds.

– Caxton News Service

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