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Gunshot victim’s body found in road at Van Stadens Pass

A murder investigation is under way after the body of a man was discovered in the road at Van Stadens Pass, between Gqeberha and Humansdorp on Wednesday afternoon.

  • Brandon Nel
1 min read
The police are searching for the suspects and the stolen vehicle. Stock photo.
The police are searching for the suspects and the stolen vehicle. Stock photo. The police are searching for the suspects and the stolen vehicle. Stock photo. Picture: 123RF/ POP NUKOONRAT

A murder investigation is under way after the body of a man was discovered in the road at Van Stadens Pass, between Gqeberha and Humansdorp on Wednesday afternoon.

He had suffered a gunshot wound to the back of his head.

Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu confirmed the incident, saying the deceased was “plus-minus” 35.

“He was fully clothed with his bag next to him,” Naidu said.

“The body of [the] unknown male was lying in the middle of the road.” 

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