A 36-year-old woman has been gunned down while en route to work, in full view of commuters. The incident took place in Mbombela CBD next to a bus terminal today, Wednesday 06 September 2023 at around 05:20.
According to information, the victim was gunned down in an alleged drive-by-shooting from a white Isuzu Light Delivery Vehicle bakkie. The victim was shot in her upper body.
Police as well as Medical Emergency Personnel were summoned to the scene where the woman was unfortunately certified dead.
A case of murder was registered at Nelspruit Police Station. The motive behind the killing is unknown at this stage however Police cannot rule out the possibilities that the incident could be related to Domestic Violence. No arrest has been made so far however, police investigations continue.
Police are urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspect to contact Detective Colonel Thamsanqa Mkhaliphi on 082 408 5631. Alternatively members of the public can call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or send information via MySAPS App.
All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has strongly condemned the horrific incident in which a woman was brutally murdered. The General further vowed that Police will hunt down for the suspect and ensure that the perpetrator is soon brought to book.
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