Traffic official fatally wounded
PORT ELIZABETH – Police have implemented the 72-hour activation plan after a 60-year-old metro traffic official was fatally wounded and his 43-year-old passenger injured after been shot at the intersections of Lungelo Mlandu Street and Victoria Drive in Walmer this morning, 04 February 2020.
It is alleged that an unknown male wearing a balaclava approached from the driver’s side and fired several shots at the stationary metro vehicle. The driver accelerated and turned left into Victoria Drive hitting a vehicle before careering off the road. The injured driver hit a boundary fence and the vehicle came to a standstill. He jumped out of the vehicle, collapsed and died.
The passenger, a municipality employee sustained a gunshot wound to her hand and was taken to hospital for treatment. The motive for the fatal shooting is yet to be established. Next of kin of the deceased official has not yet been notified.
Police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder.
Police are appealing to anyone who can assist in the investigation or may know the whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact SAPS Walmer on 041 5811496 or Crime Stop 08600 10111 or their nearest police station. Information provided is confidential and callers have the right to remain anonymous.
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