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Man shot at a filling station
2023/11/14

 

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Mpumalanga

NELSPRUIT - Police in Ermelo are investigating a murder case where a 25-year-old Smangaliso Innocent Nkosi was shot at a local filling station on 12 November 2023.

It is alleged that the victim together with his friends were at the filling station to refuel their vehicles. A man known to them, came close range to the victim and fired several shots at the victim, leaving him dead. The suspect then collected cartridges and left the scene.

Police as well as other stakeholders were summoned to the scene. Emergency Medical Services certified him dead.

Police are requesting the public who might help with information of the whereabouts of the suspect to please contact Detectives Sergeant Bheki Masina on 082 373 8389 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111, alternatively community members can send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated with high level of confidentiality.

The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has condemned the brutal murder.

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