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Media Statement NELSPRUIT – The Police in Hazyview are investigating a case of murder with an additional charge of attempted murder following a shooting incident whereby a 35-year-old woman was fatally shot whilst a male person sustained some injuries as a result. The horrific incident occurred on Thursday, 06 June 2024 around 17:55. According to a report, the police were informed then attended a shooting incident that occurred in the late afternoon of that sad day at a certain food restaurant in Hazyview. It is alleged that two armed males alighted from a silver grey Toyota Etios with Gauteng registration plates. The two suspects are said to have opened fire, injuring a male passenger whilst the female driver tragically succumbed to her injuries and was certified dead by the paramedics at the scene. Some empty cartridges from a rifle and a pistol were found at the scene. The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage and will form part of the Police investigation. Preliminary investigation suggests that the vehicle that was allegedly used by the suspects could have been the one that was reportedly stolen or hijacked recently in Bushbuckridge on 21 May 2024. Police urge anyone with information that may assist in apprehending the suspects to urgently call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or submit information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential, and callers may opt to remain anonymous. The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, has strongly condemned the incident. The General further indicated that the Police will work around the clock with a hope of apprehending the perpetrators of this heinous crime. Ends
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