Kruger-bound Russian tourist killed in Pretoria’s N4 freeway attack

A Russian tourist has been shot dead and his wife injured after an attack by unknown suspects on the N4 freeway at Onverwaght near Bronkhorstspruit, Joburg Etc reports.

Bronkhorstspruit SAPS received a complaint of a shooting at approximately 22:00 on Thursday, 5 November, according to a statement issued by Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Mudau on Tuesday, 10 November.

Police found the body of the Russian national with multiple gunshot wounds. A woman who identified herself as his wife was also found at the scene with an injury to her left eye.

The couple had reportedly been travelling to the Kruger National Park for a holiday when they were attacked by unknown suspects. The Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) attended the scene to assist with the investigation.

Mudau confirmed that a murder docket had been opened, stating that ‘The murder docket has been registered’. He further confirmed that there had been ‘no suspects arrested at this stage’.

The police spokesperson added: ‘Police Investigation continues.’ The statement did not provide further details about the suspects or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

The incident adds to concerns about attacks targeting motorists along major routes, although police have not confirmed whether this incident involved a roadside trap or tyre-spiking tactic.

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