The Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are investigating a case of murder after Ryno Plaatjies (51) was shot early this morning, September 1 in Booysens Park.
According to police spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, it is alleged that at approximately 07:54 Plaatjies was parked outside a primary school in Booysens Park after he dropped off his daughter who is a student teacher at the school.
She said that as the daughter was entering the school, multiple shots were fired.
According to a reliable source the school has been identified as Booysen Park Primary School.
“It is alleged that two suspects in a white Ford Bantam LDV were standing close to the vehicle, a black Dodge SUV that Plaatjies was driving and fired multiple shots at him. He died on the scene and the suspects fled in an unknown direction,” said Janse Van Rensburg.
Anyone with information that can assist in the investigation is asked to contact the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit, D/Capt Monde Sithole 082 457 2812 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station. All information is confidential, and callers may remain anonymous.
