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An elderly woman has been killed by a stray bullet in Atlantis

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An elderly woman (62) has been killed by a stray bullet in Atlantis. A young man was also murdered in the shooting incident.

Woman killed by a stray bullet

The Police’s Media Liaison Officer, Captain F.C Van Wyk says the incident occurred at about 09:25 at Grosvenor Street, Saxonsea on 12 January. He says the circumstances surrounding this shooting incident are being investigated.

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It’s alleged that several gunshots were heard in the street, before the deceased, a 22-year-old man, was seen running in the road. He fell and was subsequently shot in the upper body.

An innocent bystander, a woman murdered

Van Wyk, says at the same time, an innocent bystander who was standing at her gate in the garden was fatally struck in the head by a stray bullet. Both victims died at the scene. Atlantis Police Officers are investigating two counts of murder.

Killings: Information sought

 

He says unknown suspect/s fled the scene. No one has been arrested yet. Van Wyk says the motive is believed to be gang-related. He has called on anyone with information to come forward. You can contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111.

 

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Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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