Double murder rocks Beitbridge Truck Stop as two men are found shot dead - IOL

Police in Musina are investigating a deadly shooting at a Beitbridge truck stop after two men were found with fatal gunshot wounds next to a vehicle bearing Zimbabwean registration plates.

Limpopo police have launched a double-murder investigation after two men were found dead at the Limpopo Truck Stop in Beitbridge.

The victims, aged 51 and 32, were found dead with gunshot wounds next to a vehicle bearing Zimbabwean registration plates. 

The shooting incident took place on Sunday, and no arrests have been made. 

Limpopo police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Masekela Magoro said police received a report of a shooting at the truck stop and immediately responded to the scene.

“Upon arrival, members found two males lying next to a Toyota Wish bearing Zimbabwean registration plates. Both victims had sustained gunshot wounds.”

Magoro said Emergency Medical Services personnel attended the scene and certified both victims dead.

“The deceased had sustained gunshot wounds to their upper bodies.”

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear and are part of the ongoing police investigation, Magoro said.

During the investigation, police recovered an unlicensed firearm with no serial number.

“Police subsequently recovered an unlicensed mm firearm with no serial number.”

The firearm was discovered after the vehicle was handed over to the wife of one of the deceased.

“It contained one magazine loaded with 13 rounds of ammunition.”

Magoro said an additional enquiry docket had been opened in connection with the recovery of the firearm.

Police have appealed to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact investigating officer Sergeant Carlos Mbedzi on 082 737 0389 or 072 903 8290, or the nearest police station.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS app.