Murder: Shaun Rusch 49, shot dead at Cloverdene by two black males in white Audi: nothing robbed

Murder: Shaun Rusch, 49, shot dead outside Cloverdene home of business partner Nico Benn: who was also shot and injured by two unknown black males in a white Audi parked in front of Benn's home. -- June 10 2014 murder reported by journalist Kevin van der List 13 June 2014 -- Family photo: Shaun Rusch and his wife, Angela. ------------- The family of murder victim Shaun Rusch (49) described him as a generous individual who had a ”huge heart”, days after he was shot dead in Impala Park. ”With his generosity and huge heart, there was not a single family member who was untouched by his magnanimous heart,” said his brother-in-law, Michael Stewart.”Shaun was always there for his family and we are struggling to understand how we will continue without his love, strength and support. ”Shaun has left a huge hole in our lives and hearts and now that Angela is left behind, the magnitude of his love for Angela and his children looms large.” Rusch, who lived in Cloverdene, was shot at the house of his business partner and close friend, Nico Benn, on Tuesday, June 10. ”At around 11.30am the helper [at the Impala Park home] noticed a suspicious-looking vehicle parked directly opposite the gate,” said Gauteng SAPS provincial spokesperson Capt Tsekiso Mofokeng. ”She then called the owner, who was at work at the time.” Mofokeng said the home owner arrived at the house with Rusch and saw a white Audi with two occupants. ”As the owner and his colleague got out of the car to investigate, the two guys fired shots at them,” said Mofokeng. Rusch was pronounced dead on scene. Stewart said on Friday that Benn had been released from hospital, where he was admitted after he was shot, too. Rusch is survived by his wife, Angela, daughter Amber-shay (18) and son Keenan (15). Stewart said Shaun was a senior member of the Maranatha Community and was the embodiment of Christian values. ”Shaun was always there to help any community members in their time of need,” he added. Rusch co-owned N&S Bodyworks in the Benoni CBD. Anyone who might have witnessed the shooting is urged to contact the Boksburg North Police Station on 011 898 3000. The case is still being investigated and cases of murder and attempted murder were opened. LookLocal.co.za Benoni -------------- The Boksburg North Citizen Policing Forum said on the Boksburg Advertiser newspaper pages that they extend their deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the man who was killed in Impala Park on June 10. Journalist: Carmen Norton 12 June 2014 "What happened was most unfortunate and left behind a heartbroken widow and two beautiful young children without a father,” says Denise Curry, chairperson of the Boksburg North CPF Sector One. "She adds that a dear friend, colleague and family member is lost forever by the hand of heartless criminals. “This incident once again reiterated the fact that criminals have no respect for a human life and won’t think twice to kill whoever crosses in their way of committing a crime.” She says that the broken families they leave behind means absolutely nothing to them. “On behalf of the CPF, I urge the community to think twice before they take law in their own hands. It is human nature to protect our properties and what we have worked hard for, but losing our lives in the process is just not worth it,” says Curry. She adds that we have to keep in mind that criminals won’t enter a property without some kind of weapon to defend themselves, and they will not hesitate to use their weapons should their lives or freedom be put in jeopardy. “We request from the community to take note of and remember as many of the details and descriptions of an incident or suspect as possible.” This is critical information that the SAPS need for their investigations and it will make a huge difference in bringing the perpetrators to book and keeping them off our streets. “The time has come for our community to stand together, take back our streets and expel the criminal rogues from our suburbs,” Curry says. – @CarmenBoksburg http://boksburgadvertiser.co.za/200345/man-killed-in-impala-park-shooting/ ==== https://www.facebook.com/116298045063416/photos/a.178568022169751.48293.116298045063416/898219426871270/?type=1&theater