Mitchells Plain police have opened a murder case after a 43-year-old man was shot and killed in Beacon Valley.

Police spokesperson Capt FC van Wyk said the man was sitting inside a white Hyundai truck in Trampoline Street, Beacon Valley, on Thursday 1 October at about 11:10 when two unidentified men grabbed him and pulled him out of the vehicle.

The victim tried to reach for his own firearm, but one of the suspects drew a gun and opened fire, fatally wounding him.

Perpetrators take victim’s firearm

After shooting the man, the perpetrators took the man’s gun and ran away towards Hengelaar Road.

Police believe the motive was robbery.

Police appeal for information

Anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the suspects is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information can also be given anonymously through the MySAPS app.

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