PAMPIERSTAD: The Pampierstad SAPS are investigating cases of murder, armed robbery and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition which allegedly took place on Saturday 4 May 2013. A group of men entered a local tuck shop and allegedly robbed the 28 year-old owner at gun-point from an undisclosed amount of cash and groceries. Upon fleeing they ran into Mr Isaac Pico (25), a neighbour who came to investigate the noise. He was shot in the head and died on the scene. Seven men were arrested at their homes in Pampierstad the next day. Police also found the firearm allegedly used during the crime. The seven suspects are James Thladi (23), Malebo Mahadika (22), Serami Bosvark (21), Lebogang Pilane (24), Olebogeng Ndineni (19), Otsile Monamudi (20) and Dumisani Mocumi (23). They appeared before the Pampierstad District Court, but the case was remanded to 14 May 2013. The men are also linked to another recent armed robbery as well as an attempted armed robbery in the area. The Pampierstad police were lauded for the swift arrests and the community for their assistance with information in this regard. Police request that information regarding the incident be forwarded to Detective Captain Lesang Moratiwa at 082 443 8640

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