By Obakeng Maje

Brits-Police are investigating a murder case which took place in Elandsrand on Monday at about 10:55. 

This is after a 58 year old man was allegedly hit with a brick and shot dead with a firearm said police.  

“It is alleged that the man was at his house yard with his domestic worker when he went inside the house to fetch his cell phone charger” colonel Emelda Setlhako said. 

“The domestic worker heard a person screaming from the house and when she went to investigate what was happening” Setlhako asserted. 

She was surprised to find the man physically fighting with the suspect / unknown man.

According to the information received, the gunshot was fired and the suspect fled. 

The Police, Emergency Medical Services as well as Security Companies were called at the scene of crime whereby the man was found lying dead with blood stains, multiple gunshot wounds and severe bruises. 

“He was then taken to Brits Government Mortuary. The suspect is still at large and investigations continue” Police said.

Police would like to urge members of the community to assist with any information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect by contacting the Investigating Officer, W/O Moses Mmatli on 079 222 8954.   

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