The Police in Welkom are looking for the relatives and suspects after an unknown man in his thirties was found dead on Wednesday the 28 October 2020 at 11:40 behind Phakisa hostel in Welkom.
The Police were informed about the deceased’ body and on their arrival at the scene. They met with a security officer who showed them where the body was. Apparently, he was informed by two African men who were passing by. The body was facing upwards and a shot wound was noticed on his forehead.
The deceased was wearing a black shirt, blue jeans trouser,s and white All Star Converse shoes. A black Huawei cellphone was found next to his body. The motive of the killing is unknown thus a case of murder has been registered for further investigation.
The body is currently at Welkom Government Morgue and thus far nobody has come forward to claim the deceased.
Anyone with information leading to the tracing of relatives and suspects, Detective Sergeant Tseliso Nthaba of Welkom Detective Services can be contacted at 083 252 3771 or alternatively Crime Stop on 08600 10111.