Omnicom Mourns Media Exec Who Was Gunned Down in Attempted Robbery

Gordon Patterson launched multiple South African agencies

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The Omnicom Group issued a statement today on the tragic passing of executive Gordon Patterson, who died last week after a botched robbery attempt at his home in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Patterson was killed after an altercation with a group of individuals who followed him into his garage in an apparent attempt to steal his car. He is survived by his wife Sonja.

"It is with great sadness and shock that we acknowledge the passing of Gordon Patterson," wrote an Omnicom spokesperson.

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