Russian tourist shot on highway in South Africa; His wife was seriously injured.
SHOT has learned that the couple were on their way to vacation in Kruger National Park when their car allegedly hit spikes embedded along the road. The tire broke and the man stopped to put on the spare tire. At that moment, the couple was attacked by unknown persons. The criminals robbed the tourists, and then shot Bruce several times. He died on the spot from multiple gunshot wounds. The Russian's wife was also shot - she was wounded in the eye, but survived.
The attack took place in the evening on the N4 highway near Akandostria, in the Mpumalanga district. The local security forces have opened a murder case, but have not yet arrested anyone.