In the murder of a Russian in South Africa suspected gang of road robbers

South African police investigating the murder of a Russian tourist are working out a version about the involvement of a criminal group specializing in robberies on roads. This was reported by TASS in the press service of the police of the country.

“The version according to which the attack was organized and committed by a criminal group specializing in highway robberies is being processed,” the police said.

The Ministry stressed that the investigation involved the best investigative personnel of South Africa.

On the eve, November 9, Pretoria Rekord, citing police spokesman Isaac Mudau and the report of the emergency service, reported that on November 5 in South Africa unknown shot a Russian tourist, his wife suffered a left eye injury. The attack took place on Highway 4 as the couple were heading to Kruger National Park. The car stopped due to tyre damage. During the change of the wheel, the criminals attacked the tourists and took away personal belongings, and before fleeing shot the driver. The man died on the spot.