Police have launched a manhunt for suspected hitmen who fired several shots at an African male who was standing in line to withdraw cash from an ATM at Mannys Welkom on the 17 August 2024 at about 12:30.

The victim was shot several times even when he was still lying down; a female employee of the bank sustained a shot wound on her leg; and a client who was inside the bank also sustained a shot wound on his knee.

A 13-year-old girl got injured while inside the bank when bullets hit the bank’s windows. Four other bank employees were admitted for shock in one of the hospitals in Matjhabeng.

According to eyewitnesses, after the shooting, two African males were seen running towards a blue Toyota Yaris with ND Lesotho number plates and sped off.

The victim who sustained several gunshot wounds, was certified dead at the scene.

Anyone with information that can assist in tracing and arresting the suspected hitmen, is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Andrew Lechesa of Welkom Serious and Violent Crimes on c
ellphone number 060 985 9330 or Crime Stop number 08600 101

Source : South African Police Service