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Dr Munshi was 'shot with purpose', says witness who heard gunshots

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Social media accounts state that the perpetrators had rear-ended Munshi's vehicle and when he got out to inspect the damage, they shot him.

Witnesses are describing how multiple gunshots were fired at Dr Abdulhay Munshi in Johannesburg on Wednesday, after his car was rear-ended.Details are beginning to emerge about the fatal shooting of Johannesburg anaesthetist Dr Abdulhay Munshi on Wednesday.

A second witness, construction worker Gregor Chauke, said he was mixing cement at a house next to the intersection when he heard the gunshots. Police have not yet released a detailed statement. Brig Mathapelo Peters said only that a shooting was carried out by unknown suspects. “Police are at this stage not at liberty to disclose or confirm the deceased's identity. The motive for the shooting is yet to be determined.”The Radiological Society of SA said it was outraged at the “brutal and senseless” murder.

 

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