PORT ELIZABETH - SHOP OWNER SHOT AND KILLED BY UNKNOWN GUNMAN

Bethesldorp police are seeking the community’s assistance in tracing suspects involved in a fatal shooting at a shop in Rensburg Street in Arcadia last night, 8/02.

It is alleged that at about 22:00, the 39-year-old shopkeeper was alone in the shop. The shop was locked but the serving hatch was open. Several shots were fired through the glass door hitting the man several times. The motive for the murder is unclear at this stage.

It is further alleged that prior to the fatal shooting, at about 18:30 a known person entered the shop, bought a cigarette and smoked it in the shop. Thereafter, he pointed a firearm at the female (28) at the counter and demanded money. She refused to give him money and an argument erupted between the two of them. When he left, he threw stones at the shop, damaging the glass door.  The female then went to the police station to open a case when the murder took place.

Police are urging business owners to ensure that CCTV cameras are in good working order. In many cases, CCTV cameras are not working or it doesn’t record. Footage from these cameras assist police in their investigation.

An appeal is also made to the community not to protect these criminals instead to report them to the police. Anyone who can assist is asked to contact SAPS Bethelsdorp detectives on 041 404 3005 or their nearest police station or Crime Stop 08600 10111. All information is confidential and callers have the right to remain anonymous.

via - SAPS