MANHUNT IS UNDERWAY FOR SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN A MURDER AND ATTEMPTED MURDER CASE AT MAVAMBE VILLAGE
POLOKWANE: Malamulele Police in Vhembe District have launched a manhunt for suspects involved in the shooting incident that resulted in the murder and attempted murder at one of the bar lounges in Mavambe village, on Friday, 09 August 2024 at about 20:00.
The Police were notified about the shooting incident at Mavambe village. Upon arrival at the scene, two people were shot. The first male victim aged 35 was found lying on the ground motionless with multiple gunshot wounds, and another victim had also sustained serious injuries.
Emergency Medical Services personnel were summoned to the scene and on their arrival, they certified, the first victim dead at the scene. The second victim was rushed to the local hospital for medical treatment.
Preliminary investigations revealed that an unknown man emerged at the bar lounge and shot the victim (35). In the process, another male was also shot, and thereafter, the suspect fled the scene on foot. Other reports suggest that the suspect was picked by an unidentified motor vehicle along the way.
The circumstances behind the incident are currently unknown.
Anyone with information that can assist in the investigation to apprehend the suspects involved should contact the Investigating Officer, Warrant Officer Thanyani Bakela on 082 319 9724 or crime stop number on 08600 10111, nearest police station, or share information on MySAPS App.
Police investigations continue.
