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Man shot dead in suspected farm attack outside Potchefstroom

───   MARK STEENBOK 15:45 Thu, 23 Mar 2017

Man shot dead in suspected farm attack outside Potchefstroom | News Article

Potchefstroom - Nobody has been arrested yet in connection with a suspected farm attack near Potchefstroom this morning.


North West police spokesperson, Pelonomi Makau, says at about 08:00 this morning a domestic worker and her son noticed three men entering the yard of the Rooikraal Farm homestead, and they immediately ran into the house. She says the suspects gained entrance into the house by pushing the domestic worker away and forcing the door open. 

Makau says the woman screamed and the 72-year old farm owner showed up, after which a fight ensued. The suspect was shot dead in the process.

“The owner and the suspect allegedly fought and the suspect was fatally wounded. The suspect's fire arm was seized at the scene. The other suspects ran away. Investigation into the matter continues and a case of murder is also being investigated. Nobody has been arrested,” says Makau.

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