Noted South African big-game hunter Riaan Naude was shot and killed in his truck, execution style, and left for dead on the side of the road, police said.
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Naude, 55, was discovered by police on Monday lying face-up with “blood on his head and face,” per HITC.
“Some local reports suggest Naude was killed shortly after he stopped on the side of the road after his car overheated,” HITC wrote. “Another car is believed to have pulled up alongside him before two men got out and shot him from close range. The suspects then quickly drove off after stealing one of Naude’s guns.”
Naude was owner and founder of Pro Hunt Africa, a group that organizes hunting trips. He often posted pics of his own achievements on the organization’s social media accounts.
“Trophy hunting – despite its controversy – is legal in South Africa and it was Naude’s favorite pastime,” HITC wrote. “Aside from those details, there isn’t much else out there about Naude as he chose to keep his personal life private.”
Police are continuing to investigate the murder. As of Wednesday, the suspects remained at large.