Couple allegedly shot and killed two men during road rage incident

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Couple allegedly shot and killed two men during road rage incident

Police said the couple shot and killed two men at Roerfontein village during an apparent incident of road rage on Saturday.

Couple allegedly shot and killed two men during road rage incident

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A couple allegedly shot and killed two men at Roerfontein village in Limpopo during an apparent incident of road rage on Saturday.

THE SHOOTING HAPPENED ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said preliminary investigations revealed that a man was allegedly called to the scene by his girlfriend.

It is believed that she told him that her car keys were taken by a motorist after she had bumped against his stationary vehicle.

Mojapelo said when the man arrived at the scene, he allegedly shot the two men, who are said to be neighbours. He then fled the scene in a white Nissan NP 200 vehicle.

BOTH MEN DIED AFTER THE SHOOTING

“The victims were transported in private vehicles, and one of it overturned, and the victim succumbed to his injuries, while the other victim died upon arrival at the hospital,” he said.

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POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE MURDERS

The victims were identified as Thabo Lawrence Masia, 32, and Jeffrey Masetla, 38.

Police are investigating cases of murder, attempted murder, and culpable homicide.

DO YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOOTING?

Anyone with information should contact Warrant Officer David Maseakwala on 079 809 0993 or the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or nearest police station or the MySAPSApp.

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