Philippi East police have registered a case of murder and arson after a man was shot and killed and a shop set alight in Sheffield road and Somi Crescent, Lower crossroads on Friday.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says they attended to the scene following a complaint and found the shop in flames.

Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala says an unknown man came to the store, demanding money from the new owner.

“When the owner refused, the deceased threw a petrol bomb inside the shop and fled on foot.”

The victim was later found a few meters away with gunshot wounds to the upper body, face, and arm. No arrests have been made.

It is still not clear who shot the deceased man, however,  investigations into the matter are ongoing.