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Cops investigate business man’s attempted murder

The business owner was understood to have been shot by two people who posed as customers.

A business owner in Soshanguve was recovering after he was shot and injured by two men who posed as customers on Friday.

“The shop owner is receiving medical treatment at Dr George Mukhari academic hospital after he was shot in the leg by two unknown males,” police spokesperson Sergeant Matsobane Mabusela said, adding they were investigating a case of attempted murder.

The shooting was understood to have taken place in the man’s butchery in extension 6.

“It is alleged that two armed suspects ordered meat from the store owner. As he was preparing the order he realised both his “customers” were armed.

He then tried to run away for his safety,” Mabusela said.

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The business owner was said to have been shot while he ran to safety.


“The suspects fled the scene,” Mabusela said, adding that the relevant role players were called to the scene and “further investigations are continuing”.


Mabusela further said they were appealing to members of the community with credible information which could lead to the arrest of both perpetrators.

“Akasia police can be contacted on 012-564-0700 or Crime Stop hotline on 08600 10111.”

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