Murder inside Quantum
SHARPEVILLE.- The Sharpeville police are investigating a murder case after a man was mysteriously killed in Sharpeville last week.
The Sharpeville police responded to a complaint on Friday, at about 19:30 where a witness informed them that he was driving on Seeiso Street in the direction of Vereeniging when he heard gunshots inside a Quantum (taxi), said police spokesperson, Constable Busisiwe Sango, that is when he phoned the police.
'Upon further investigation, the police found a man lying inside the quantum with multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect is unknown at this stage and an investigation is underway,' Sango said.
Sharpeville police are pleading with the members of the community that anyone who might have information that could assist the police in this matter to contact the police on 08600 10111,112 or visit the Mysaps app which can be downloaded on any smartphone.
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