GEORGE NEWS - The police in Thembalethu is investigating a murder following the death of a  man at Zone 6, Thembalethu on Friday, 18 March at about 21:40.

According to sergeant Christopher Spies,  the provincial police spokesperson, the information available at this stage indicates that police were alerted about the man who was shot. 

"On arrival members found the victim on the pavement at Silvertown with a gunshot wound to the head. He was declared dead by paramedics on scene," said Spies.

"Circumstances surrounding this killing is under investigation. The motive for the killing is yet to be established and forms part of the ongoing police probe. A post-mortem to determine the cause of death will be conducted during the upcoming week."

The public is urged to come forward with any information which could assist the police to bring the perpetrator/s to book. 

Anyone with information may contact the Thembalethu SAPS at 044 802 8900 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.

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