Police have opened a murder case and are searching for a suspect following the fatal shooting of a woman at a tavern in Kwaggafontein B in Mpumalanga on Saturday night.
According to preliminary police reports, the incident occurred at approximately 10:30pm when two men allegedly became involved in a fight inside the tavern. During the altercation, one of the men reportedly produced a firearm and fired a shot.
The bullet allegedly struck a female patron who was not involved in the altercation. She was rushed to a nearby medical facility, where she was certified dead on arrival.
The suspect, who is reportedly known by the street name “Mashesha,” fled the scene after the shooting.
Police have launched a manhunt and investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information that could assist police in locating the suspect is urged to contact their nearest police station or the SAPS Crime Stop line.