Man killed over trolley dispute in Polokwane CBD

A 36-year-old man was killed following a heated argument over a trolley in front of a supermarket in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Church Street in the CBD. 

Preliminary report indicates that the victim and the suspect were engaged in a heated argument over a trolley.

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The fight turned deadly in the process, and the victim was stabbed with a sharp object on his upper body and fell on the tar road.

Police were summoned to the scene of the crime, and upon their arrival, they found a male victim in a pool of blood with a stab wound.

The emergency medical services personnel were called to the scene, and unfortunately, the victim was pronounced deceased on the scene.

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Police in Polokwane have since launched an intensive manhunt for a male suspect. The victim is not yet identified. Police investigations are continuing.

The Police request anyone with information that can assist with the investigation to apprehension of the suspect should contact Detective Sergeant Petrus Monama on 083 338 3892, Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or alternatively MySAPSApp.