Man gunned down in Marabastad
The victim was in the shop sewing leather seat covers when two unknown men attacked.
Pretoria Central police are investigating a case of murder after a Bangladeshi national was gunned down on Wednesday morning.
The shooting happened in 8th Street, Marabastad around 08:30, said police spokesperson Captain Augustinah Selepe.
“The victim was in the shop busy sewing leather seat covers when two unknown men came inside. One of [the] men produced a firearm and shot at the victim while his accomplice stood at the door,” she said.
Selepe said the victim, a Bangladeshi, was shot in his lower jaw, ribs and chest.
“The victim was found in a pool of blood when police and paramedics arrived at the scene. The victim died on [the] scene.”
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Selepe said the two men were on the run.
Anyone with information to assist the police can contact 08600-10111 or 082-444-4354.
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