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A homeless man was shot dead after he was denied a piece of pizza. Image: Pixabay

Homeless man SHOT DEAD for asking a slice of pizza

A homeless man was shot dead after he was denied a piece of pizza.

homeless man shot pizza

A homeless man was shot dead after he was denied a piece of pizza. Image: Pixabay

A homeless man was shot dead shortly after asking a man for a slice of pizza in White River, Mpumalanga, on Saturday night, 25 March 2023.

HOMELESS MAN SHOT IN THE CHEST AND HAND

Police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala says the homeless man was shot and killed after being denied a slice of pizza he requested.

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Mohlahla says according to information, police in White River heard a gunshot around 19:00 near the police station.

homeless man shot pizza
A homeless man was shot dead shortly after he asked a man for a slice of pizza in wit River, Mpumalanga. Image: Pixabay.

They investigated and found a group of people on the road and a man’s lifeless body on the ground.

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GUNMAN REFUSED TO GIVE HOMELESS MAN PIZZA

Mohlala said the homeless man was shot in the chest and hand by a 39-year-old man who was also on the scene.

The police say the homeless man allegedly asked for a pizza from the suspect, who refused to give him.

A homeless man was shot dead soon after he asked a man for a slice of pizza. Image: Pexels/Brett Jordan

THE HOMELESS MAN ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTED THE GUNMAN WITH A CHAIN

The homeless man then allegedly assaulted the suspect with a chain. It is further alleged that the suspect with a chain. It is further alleged that the suspect drew his firearm and shot the homeless man. The victim is estimated to be in his late 40s.

Medical personnel was summoned to the scene, but unfortunately, he was certified dead.

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POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FAMILY OF THE HOMELESS MAN.

Mohlala says the suspect was arrested and charged with murder. The firearm and his firearm licence were confiscated for further investigation.

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Police urge anyone with information that can assist in tracing the family of the deceased to please call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or send information via MYSAPSAPP.

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