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A 27-year-old man was shot and wounded during an early morning attack at a petrol station in Mitchells Plain on 1 April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police<\/a> have opened an attempted murder case following the shooting incident in Cedar Road, Westridge, which occurred at approximately 02:45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to reports, the victim had gone to the petrol station when three unknown men approached him. The men shot him and then fled the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ ALSO<\/strong>: Alleged smash-and-grab suspect shot dead in Jakes Gerwel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The victim suffered gunshot wounds to his body and was taken to hospital for treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police say the motive for the attack has not yet been determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone with information about the shooting incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS mobile application to report anonymously.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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