POLOKWANE – The Polokwane police have arrested a 28-year-old man and fatally shot another suspect in connection with the murder of an unidentified man in the city centre.

The Limpopo police said the body of the victim was discovered at the corner of Rissik and Bok streets on Friday morning (August 8).

This is the second fatal incident in the CBD reported last week, following a stabbing over a trolley dispute just two days before.

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The Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said emergency medical services pronounced the Bok Street victim dead at the scene, with visible injuries suggesting a violent attack.

He added that preliminary investigations revealed the victim had been involved in a fight with the suspect and three accomplices.

“The first suspect was arrested on Friday afternoon before the investigation led detectives to Motong village, Moletjie, in the Seshego policing area, where they located a second suspect. As officers approached, the man allegedly attempted to stab them with a knife, the police opened fire and the suspect died on the scene,” his statement read.

Ledwaba added that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate has been notified and will investigate the shooting.

“Two suspects remain at large. Police have urged anyone with information to contact investigating officer Cate Moloto on 072 013 3243, call the Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information via the MySAPS App,” he said.