Driver killed, passenger injured in Turffontein drive-by shooting
SAPS is investigating a murder and attempted murder case that occurred on Turf Club Road in Turffontein, Johannesburg, yesterday.
According to the Comaro Chronicle, a driver was fatally shot, and a passenger was injured when an unknown white Suzuki sedan approached their vehicle, and the occupants opened fire.
The suspects fled the scene, and the motive for the shooting is currently unknown. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
'We urge anyone with information to come forward and assist us in solving this case,' says Captain Tintswalo Sibeko of the Gauteng SAPS.
'You can contact the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111 or submit an anonymous tip-off via the MySAPS app,' she continues.
The police are appealing for witnesses to help bring the perpetrators to justice.
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