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Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects who robbed a shop in Mossel Bay on Thursday, and shot two people in the process.
Spokesperson, Warrant Officer Kappie Kapp, said the incident took place at a business in Marlin Street in extension 13 when four men entered and reportedly fired shots.
He said when police arrived on the scene they found a 65-year-old man lying wounded in front of the store, while a 36-year-old foreign national was found wounded inside the store.
Kapp said according to witness reports four unknown men fled the scene after multiple shots were fired at about 19:50.
He said the two wounded men were rushed to hospital where the 65-year-old man died of his wounds while the other victim was transferred to a hospital in George.
The deceased was subsequently identified as Nazeem Petersen.
"The Da Gamaskop SAPS deployed all possible resources to assist with the ongoing investigation. The public are urging to come forward with any information that may assist with the investigation and all inquiries and information can be directed to the office of Sergeant Carelse at 044 606 2212 or 044 606 2200".
