Man shot at petrol station in Johannesburg

15 October 2018 - 13:26 By Nonkululeko Njilo
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Police spokesperson Captain Granville Meyer says the victim sustained two bullet wounds to his right arm and had been taken to hospital.
Police spokesperson Captain Granville Meyer says the victim sustained two bullet wounds to his right arm and had been taken to hospital.
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Police are investigating the circumstances around the shooting of a man as he entered a petrol station in Rivonia‚ Johannesburg‚ on Monday.

A person observing the victim pulled out a gun and started shooting.

“I can confirm a shooting incident which took place around 10am this morning‚” said police spokesperson Captain Granville Meyer.

“A man was shot as he was entering a Sasol garage. The person pulled out a gun and started shooting.

"The motive is unknown at this point but a case has been opened‚” he added.

Meyer said the victim sustained two bullet wounds to his right arm and had been taken to hospital.

This is a developing story.


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