East Rand police launched a massive search after a 34-year-old man was shot dead outside the Virgin Active Health Club in Meyersdal, Alberton, on Monday night.
Provincial police spokesman Mathapelo Peters says the preliminary investigation shows the deceased was sitting in his car when an unknown person fired several shots at him.
“The man was shot dead. The suspect got into a white VW Golf GTI and drove away,” Peters says.
She says police are investigating a murder charge and have launched an enormous search to arrest the suspect.
She calls on anyone with information about the shooting to call the police 10111 emergency number or the Brackendowns police station on 011 617 5600.