Man killed in hail of bullets in Silverton
The man was found in a luxury vehicle that was peppered with bullet holes.
Police are investigating a case of murder after a man, believed to be in 30s, was shot and killed in Silverton on Monday evening.
Emer-G-med paramedics were called to the scene on the corner of Simon Vermooten and Waltloo roads where a luxury motor vehicle peppered with bullet holes was found.
“On closer inspection, the male was found seated in the driver’s seat, having suffered fatal gunshot wounds and was declared deceased on arrival.”
The motive for the shooting and the events surrounding it remain unclear.
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Police spokesperson Colonel Noxolo Kweza said police were investigating a murder case.
“Police were alerted by members of the community to a man found with bullet wounds inside a car during early evening,” she said.
“At this stage, no arrest was made yet and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
She appealed to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect or suspects to come forward or contact 10 111 or their nearest police station.
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