Johannesburg – Pretoria-based fitness trainer Lawrence Masinge was killed in a hail of bullets during his live Zoom session while being watched by dozens of people on Wednesday night.
Masinge was busy doing routine exercises for his clients when a robber arrived from nowhere and shot him multiple times.
According to reports, the 40-year-old fitness trainer was shot dead during a live virtual workout class at around 7:20pm and his murder had sent shock waves across the country.
Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said the police have launched a manhunt for the suspects.
“The motive for the killing cannot be confirmed at this stage,” said Masondo.
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I choose to be active, I choose to step up and take charge of my health and wellness. I choose to move more and sit less. @ichoose2bactive @sportartsculturersa @samthechallenger #lawrencemasinge #LMworkouts #IChoose2BActive #sportsartsandculture #beactive #move #fitness pic.twitter.com/oqQX7HlQiX
— Lawrence Masinge (@LawrenceMasing2) June 9, 2021
Lawrence Masinge 🕊🙏🏾. Your name will forever be known
— Dineo Hlakudi (@DINEO93) November 11, 2021
Coach Lawrence Masinge was killed last night around 18:30. He was shot 8 times during a live training session with some of his clients. People witnessed their coach get brutally killed, LIVE 💔💔#justiceforlawrencemasinge #justiceforlawrence #riplawrencemasinge pic.twitter.com/8LpON1U2kj
— Author Noeleen (@noeleensaid) November 11, 2021
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