A 74-year-old man was fatally shot in Actonville on Tuesday morning, prompting a murder investigation by the South African Police Service (SAPS).
According to Captain Neldah Sekgobela, spokesperson for the SAPS Ekurhuleni District, officers from Actonville SAPS responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 10:00 on Singh Street, near a local business known as Paris Shop.
On arrival, police found the shop closed and were informed that the victim had already been transported to Glynwood Hospital in Benoni. Officers proceeded to the hospital, where they arrived at around 10:20. It was confirmed that the 74-year-old male victim had sustained gunshot wounds and was declared dead on arrival.
“At this stage, the motive for the shooting remains unknown, and we cannot speculate on the circumstances,” said Captain Sekgobela.
A case of murder has been opened at Actonville SAPS. Investigations are ongoing, and no arrests have been made.
Members of the public who may have information regarding the incident are urged to come forward.
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