KWADUKUZA – A woman was shot dead during a shootout in King Shaka street today and two bystanders were critically injured.
The woman was shot as suspects opened fire in the street. Stray bullets hit a bystander found nearby with a gunshot wound to the head. Another bystander was later found with a gunshot wound to the arm. IPSS Paramedics were on the scene and the wounded were stabilised before being rushed to hospital for the necessary further care.
“One person was shot dead on King Shaka street,” said Provincial spokesperson for the SAPS, Col Thulani Zwane.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation and SAPS are on the scene.
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