Police in Port Elizabeth are investigating a case of attempted murder after a man was shot twice in the chest at his takeaway shop in Commercial Road.
Police Spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu says at about 9.30 am on Tuesday the suspect walked into the shop and ordered a pie.
She says he did not take the pie but instead fired two shots at the 36-year-old owner who was standing at the door.
The suspect fled on foot.
Naidu says the motive is unknown at this stage.
The injured shop owner was taken to hospital.
UPDATE:
The victim has since passed away. Here is the updated story:
https://www.algoafm.co.za/article/local/100268/owner-of-pe-takeaway-shop-dies-in-hospital-hours-after-being-shot-