A man was robbed and murdered whilst busy with deliveries in Missionvale yesterday afternoon, October 20.
Police attended to a complaint at Livingstone Hospital at approximately 16:30. Upon arrival, the body of 31-year-old Abdikarm Kamil was pointed out with a single gunshot wound to the chest.
He was brought to the hospital in a private vehicle.
Police spokesperson, Capt. Sandra Janse van Rensburg, said that according to a witness, they were in the Missionvale area busy with deliveries when they were stopped by four armed suspects. “The suspects demanded the cell phones and cash. After the suspects took the cell phones they fired one shot at Mr Kamil, whereafter the suspects fled on foot. The witness rushed Mr Kamil to the hospital where he later died,” Janse van Rensburg said.
A case of murder is currently under investigation.
Anyone who can assist with any information relating to the
investigation, is asked to contact D/WO Errol Kleinhans on 083 243 4567, 041 409 1060/22 or 083 243 4567. Crime Stop can also be contacted on 08600 10111. They can also visit the nearest police station or send information via the MYSAPSAPP. All information
received will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
Source: SAPS media statement
