The Police in Bushbuckridge are in pursuit of suspects who randomly fired shots at a liquor outlet in Dwarsloop and claimed two lives.
The suspects further kidnapped one victim and hijacked his vehicle on the night of 13 July 2023 at about 23:00.
According to information at police disposal, the victim who is about 40-years-old went to the liquor outlet for leisure.
After buying some beverages, he allegedly went to join his friends who were outside.
It is further revealed that a group of armed men emerged and shot him multiple times.
The victim from Dwarsloop sadly succumbed to the injuries as he was certified dead by medical practitioners on the scene.
A stone throw away, the lifeless body of another victim estimated to be 35 years of age from Shatale, Thabakgolo was found with a bullet wound on his back.
It is also alleged that after the random shooting, another victim who was seated in his Toyota Hilux was kidnapped and his vehicle hijacked by the group of suspects.
He was allegedly dropped off along the way and left to fend for himself whilst the suspects drove off with his vehicle.
Police urge anyone with information that can assist in the investigation or the whereabouts of the suspects to contact Detective Lieutenant Colonel Eurance Sibuyi on 076 923 4047 or call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111.
Alternatively community members can 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. The General further vowed that the Police will work tirelessly to soon find all suspects that are responsible for this heinous crime.
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