Elsies River police are investigating the murder of a 48-year-old man who was shot and killed in Epping Forest this morning, Friday 24 February.
According to Elsies River police spokesperson Captain Daphne O’Reilly, the incident occurred at about 11:00 on the corners of Owen and Fairmead roads.
O’Reilly says the victim, Abraham Kock, was shot multiple times in the upper body and legs and died as a result of his wounds.
“According to his brother, Kock was not involved with any gangs or a gangster, but was a tik user,” she says.
The circumstances surrounding the incident is under investigation and it is unconfirmed if it is gang related.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information which can assist police in their investigation, are urged to call the police station on 021 933 0300.
