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Media Statement
PARKWEG – A manhunt has been launched and community assistance is sought after two males were attacked and one shot dead on the N1 near Southpark dumping site. On the morning of 22 March 2025, at approximately 07:00, officers responded to a report of a murder on the N1 Road in Bloemfontein. Upon arrival, officers found the body of an African male about 46-years-old, later identified, lying deceased with gunshot wounds and one 48-year-old in shock. It is alleged that the deceased and the other male were riding their bicycles to work when they were approached by two unknown African males walking alongside the road. As the deceased attempted to pass the first suspect, he was struck on the back of the head with a brick and fell from his bicycle. The second suspect then opened fire on the deceased. The 48-year-old managed to jump off his bike and fled the scene, leaving his bicycle behind. The suspects then stole both bicycles, described as one silver and the other blue and white mountain bicycles, and fled the scene. Passing security vehicle assisted the 48-year-old victim who fled the scene and contacted the police. The deceased sustained two gunshot wounds, one to the back on the left side and one to the left hand. He also had injuries consistent with being struck with a brick. Police are investigating cases of murder and armed robbery. Parkweg police launched a manhunt on the two unknown African males wearing balaclavas on two stolen mountain bicycles, one silver and the other blue and white. Investigation continue and no arrests made yet.
The South African Police Service is appealing to anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Sergeant Themba Dingile on 0650790973 or call police crimeline 0860010111 or drop an anonymous tipoff on MySapsApp. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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