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News24 reports that Potchefstroom police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder after two businessmen, who were brothers, were shot during a meeting at their business premises in Potchefstroom on Monday morning.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Adele Myburgh, the meeting was between the brothers, a former employee and others when the former employee suddenly opened fire. “There were other people also present at this meeting that was held at the business premises when, suddenly, the 73-year-old suspect took out a firearm and started shooting multiple times towards the two victims. One person was declared dead at the scene by emergency and medical rescue services. He died on the scene. The other person was seriously injured and taken to hospital,” Myburgh reported.
The surviving brother is in critical condition. Security personnel on the premises reacted to the gunshots, shooting and wounding the former employee, who was admitted to hospital under police guard. Myburgh said the motive for the shooting was still unknown.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Noxolo Sibiya at News24 (subscription / trial registration required)
- Lees ook, Skietery in Potch glo oor eiendomstransaksie, by Maroela Media
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