No arrests in killing of Wentworth pharmacist
The police in
Wentworth are investigating the murder of an elderly man that was shot and
killed during a robbery at a local pharmacy on Friday.
Its understood the 85-year-old man was at his pharmacy when unknown suspects entered demanding cash.
KZN SAPS spokesperson Thenjiswa Ngcobo says they are also probing a case of attempted murder and business robbery.
"Shots were fired and an 85-year-old man was fatally wounded, while a 35-year-old female sustained injuries and was rushed to hospital for medical attention."
Ward Councillor Aubrey Snyman says the family and community are shocked. " It was around 13.40 pm when I got the call from a frantic customer who says I need to contact the ambulance because there's an elderly person who was shot and is fighting for his life."
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Synyman says they have lost one of their great residents.
He hopes law enforcement finds the perpetrators and brings them to book. "He's very likeable, lovely and bubbly and the community loved him for his humour and the contribution he's made as a service provider as a chemist. He always advised them. It's a great loss."
