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A gunman has killed a shop assistant.
Western Cape Police have launched a manhunt for two people who killed a shop assistant during a robbery at a business near George.
On Friday night, two people broke into a spaza shop in Touwsranten, Wilderness, near George. They both wore face masks.
“According to information gathered at the crime scene, the suspects opened fire without warning. One of the bullets hit the 23-year-old store clerk in the chest,” said police spokesman Capt. Malcolm Pojie.
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The clerk Misheck Jemitalla died.
The two shooters then robbed two customers of their cell phones and pulled a substantial amount of money from the cash register, before fleeing into dense bushes on foot.
“Forensic experts combed the scene for evidence and clues that could help bring the assailants to the search. We also confiscated three spent 9mm cartridges at the scene,” Pojie said.
The attackers were described as in their 20s, thin in complexion and approximately 1.75m tall.
Anyone with information was urged to contact Investigative Officer Sergeant John Boezak at 044 803 4764/14 or 072 942 0042 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
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