People's Post

Mowbray shooting: Police probe murder in Klipfontein Road parking lot

NovaNews Stock Image
Police investigate a Mowbray shooting after a 54-year-old man was found dead in a vehicle in a Klipfontein Road parking lot.

Police have opened a murder investigation after a 54-year-old man was shot and killed in a shopping centre parking lot on Klipfontein Road on Thursday 16 April.

Mowbray police responded to reports of gunfire at about 13:40. On arrival, officers found the man inside a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds.

He was declared dead on the scene by medical personnel.

“The motive for the attack is yet to be determined,” said police spokesperson, Constable Ndakhe Gwala.

Police confirmed that the circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation.

Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. The public can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information via the MySAPS mobile app.

People’s Post has reached out to the Mowbray Community Policing Forum (CPF) for comment. No response had been received at the time of publication.

This is a developing story.

You need to be Logged In to leave a comment.

Gift this article