Cape Town – Police in Durban are reportedly investigating after a man was shot dead in a hail of bullets and a 10-year-old boy wounded in the crossfire.
Reports alleged the 38-year-old taxi boss was gunned down outside Lotusville Primary School in Verulum, Durban on Wednesday.
The man died at the scene while the boy was treated at the scene after being hit by a stray bullet, said Reaction Unit SA (RUSA) paramedics that responded to the incident.
“The driver sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his head and body. He was declared deceased by medics.
“Approximately thirty 9mm and high-calibre cartridges from two different rifles were located around the deceased’s vehicle. The taxi owner’s 9mm pistol was located, holstered in his waistband,” said RUSA in a statement.
RUSA said the man was at the school to pick up his child.
“According to witnesses, the occupants of a silver Mercedes-Benz (unknown registration number) were responsible for the murder.” read the statement.
IOL reported that police were investigating charges of murder and attempted murder following the shooting.
“It is alleged that the victim was travelling in his vehicle when unknown suspects opened fire, fatally wounding him on the head and body. A ten-year-old pupil was hit by a stray bullet on the arm and was taken to hospital for medical attention,” the report quoted Ngcobo as saying.
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Compiled by Olwethu Mpeshe
