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Man gunned down in his car, Lindhaven, JHB

South African Police Service

Police have launched a search for two suspects believed to be responsible for the murder of a 40 year old male victim in Roodepoort, Johannesburg West. The incident is said to have taken place on Tuesday evening, 19 June 2018, at about 19h30.

Preliminary reports indicate that the deceased was with another person in a vehicle parked in Carbon Street, Lindhaven when two suspects allegedly approached the vehicle and opened fire, fatally wounding the deceased, while his companion managed to escape uninjured.

The suspects then reportedly made off in a Ford Fiesta, dark in colour, with unknown registration.
The motive is unknown, and the police investigations is underway.

Police are appealing to members of the public to assist with information towards identifying the suspects, by reporting to the nearest police station or by calling the Crime Stop number 08600 10111.

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