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A 13-year-old girl was shot and killed during the early hours of this morning, October 13, in the Marikana Informal Settlement in Bethelsdorp.
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A 13-year-old girl was shot and killed during the early hours of this morning, October 13, in the Marikana Informal Settlement in Bethelsdorp.
Chandré Heyns was shot sometime between 02:00 and 06:00. Following information, police found the teen's body lying in an open field.
Police spokesperson, Col. Priscilla Naidu, said that Chandré had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to her head and face.
"She was found by a community member at about 06:00. It is further alleged that her mother last saw her yesterday at approximately 18:00 when she left the house," Naidu said.
"The motive and suspects are unknown at this stage. A case of murder is under investigation," she added.
