Man Shot For Walking With Females

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A 23-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound while walking with two females on Quarry Road on Saturday in Redcliffe, Kwa-Zulu Natal.

According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), its members arrived on scene at approximately 16:39 and discovered the victim lying on the side of the road.

“He sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen. The bullet exited his back and struck his right arm.

“The victim informed Reaction Officers that he was walking with two females he had just met. They were proceeding to Mhlasini when they were confronted by the gunman.

“The suspect allegedly questioned the man as to why he was walking with his friend’s girlfriend. He then produced a firearm and shot him.

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“Both females fled on foot while the suspect allegedly boarded a white minibus taxi. The victim was stabilised on scene before being transported to hospital by ambulance”.

RUSA says this is the third shooting they attended to in Verulam in the past 24 hours.