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On arrival, officers found the man inside a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was declared dead on the scene by medical personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe motive for the attack is yet to be determined,\u201d said police spokesperson, Constable Ndakhe Gwala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Police confirmed that the circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. The public can contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saps.gov.za\/crimestop\/crimestop.php\">Crime Stop<\/a> on 08600 10111 or submit information via the MySAPS mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>People\u2019s Post<\/em> has reached out to the Mowbray Community Policing Forum (CPF) for comment. 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