North motorist shoots ‘robber’ dead
The man died at the scene while his accomplice managed to flee.
A 31-year-old man was shot dead when he and his friend tried to rob a motorist in Hammanskraal.
Police spokesperson Constable Herman Moremi said a man had stopped at a traffic light in Harry Gwala Ave when two men pounced on him.
“The two tried to rob the motorist but he pulled out his firearm and shot one of them in the upper body. He drove to a safe place and called the police,” said Moremi.
The man died at the scene while his accomplice managed to flee.
The deceased was identified by his family and it was discovered that he had recently been in prison and was released last month.
A case of murder is open for investigation.
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