Police have launched a manhunt for armed robbers who broke
into the home of Stanbic bank chief executive Joshua Tapambgwa and killed his
son, David, during a robbery.
National police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner
Charity Charamba said the murder and armed robbery occurred in Umwinsidale,
Harare, on Sunday evening, when the suspects, wielding a pistol and brick and
shot David in the shoulder.
“Circumstances are that three armed robbers pounced on a
family of three while they were having dinner at their house,” she said.
“One of the accused struck the victim with a brick on the
head, while the other suspect produced a pistol and shot the victim on the left
shoulder.”
The thieves then force-marched Tapambgwa into the house
demanding money.
They allegedly ransacked the house and stole $500, three
Apple iPhones, two Apple MacBook laptops, a wrist watch, another cellphone,
shoes and various clothes.
“The victim, who was shot, was later rushed to the hospital
and was pronounced dead on arrival,” Charamba said.
Police urged the public to be cautious when approached by
armed criminals, saying where possible, they should consider their safety first
before trying to either fight back or
resist.
“Police are appealing for anyone with information that may
lead to the arrest of the suspects to come forward and make a report at their
nearest police station,” Charamba said. Newsday
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