Well-known attorney gunned down at his Mokopane home
Schalk Pienaar (69) was shot several times outside his home but the motive for his murder is unknown and subject to investigation.
MOKOPANE – The provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has ordered a prompt probe into the murder of a well-known attorney in Mokopane who was shot and killed outside his home on Monday night (September 19).
Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said Schalk Pienaar (69) was at home with his wife when an intruder opened fire.
“Preliminary investigations show the victim was shot several times and it seemed he tried to run back into the house but collapsed. Several spent cartridges and projectiles were found in front of the house and inside the garage,” he said.
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Ledwaba said the motive for Pienaar’s killing is unknown and will be subject to ongoing investigations. He confirmed that a manhunt is currently underway for the suspect(s).
Hadebe has appealed to the community to assist with any information that can lead to the apprehension of those involved.
Anyone with information is requested to contact the SAPS Mokopane Branch Commander Lieutenant Colonel Smit on 082 451 7213, the crime stop number on 08600 10111, the nearest police station or the MySAPSApp.
