THE killing of a spaza shop worker sent shockwaves through the community of Itsani Village in Limpopo.
Four armed men allegedly ambushed the spaza shop, robbed money and shot dead Temesgen Shukure (29), an Ethiopian foreign national.
A few customers stood in disbelief as the horrific events unfolded on Friday, 13 October at about 3pm.
A customer who witnessed the incident told Daily Sun that a white Polo without number plates stopped near the shop.
"I was so scared when it happened. The suspects quickly entered the shop, robbed money and then shot the man when he called for help,” the witness said.
Norman Matumba, the chairman of the community civic organisation, was shocked by the incident.
"His death has affected us deeply. We have never experienced such levels of violence and robbery before," he said.
The same suspects are also believed to have targeted another shop in the same village.
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Vhembe police spokesman Sergeant Vuledzani Dathi confirmed the incident. He said the victim was in the shop with his brother, the owner of the shop, when four unknown men came.
"The suspects entered the shop, assaulted the victim and stole more than R1 500 in cash. They left the shop but one of the suspects returned and shot the victim in the neck. The suspects fled the scene in their vehicle,” said Dathi.
A cartridge was recovered from the scene and the suspects are yet to be identified. Police investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information that can assist the cops in apprehending the suspects should contact investigating officer Sergeant Mpho Gethe on 079 380 1132, or 015 960 1000.
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