Shot Jhb man: Hit or hijack?
2006-06-21 10:05
Johannesburg - Police say it is too early to speculate over whether the shooting of Johannesburg businessman Anwar Mohammed was a hit or a failed hijacking.
The 58-year-old was killed at the Glenhove onramp from he M1 freeway on Tuesday night.
Spokesperson Sergeant Sanku Tsunke said Mohammed had stopped his BMW at the robot when a passenger from a blue Volkswagen Polo Classic driving behind him approached, and fired several shots.
"Police have been informed by a taxi driver who was driving in front of the BMW that the passenger from the VW Polo Classic attempted to open the BMW passenger door around 18:45. On failing, he fired several shots," he said.
"The VW Polo Classic driver also approached trying to open the door to the BMW driver's side but failed."
Tsunke said the businessman managed to drive across the street but died a few minutes later.
Nothing appeared to have been taken during the incident, leading to reports of a hit. However police are still investigating the motive and could not confirm the allegation.
"Occupants of the VW Polo Classic sped off from the scene and a murder case is being investigated by the Johannesburg serious and violent crimes unit," he said.
Anyone with information regarding the incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600-10111.
- SAPA