By Staff Reporter
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Two community policing forum members who were admired for fighting crime in Heidelberg were shot by an unknown suspect riding a motorbike, killing one of the men.
About 2.20pm on Wednesday, Flip Minnaar and Etienne du Preez were shot in Ueckermann Street.
Police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo confirmed the incident, saying the two men were immediately taken to hospital in a serious condition.
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“It is reported that the suspect was driving a motorbike. The motive cannot be confirmed at this stage. Police are on the lookout for the suspect,” Masondo said.
Du Preez died in hospital while Minaar is recovering.
A former resident who wished to remain anonymous said Minnaar played a significant role in fighting crime in Heidelberg.
“He was a hands-on guy and worked with the police and all stakeholders. I wish him a speedy recovery. He is a really good guy for a small a conservative town like Heidelberg. He is a lover of art and a really good person,” he said.
Masondo said murder and attempted murder cases had been opened.
Source: TimesLIVE.
