Man allegedly killed, another shot, in KZN road rage incident
A 37-year-old man was allegedly killed while another was shot during an alleged road rage incident in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal.
A man was killed while another person was injured and a vehicle belonging to a security company was shot multiple times during an alleged road rage incident on Wanderpark Place in Shastri Park, Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal.
The incident reportedly happened on Saturday afternoon.
MAN KILLED IN ALLEGED PHOENIX ROAD RAGE INCIDENT
According to private security, Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), they received multiple calls from the public reporting they heard shots being fired in the area.
Reaction officers were reportedly dispatched at approximately 20:37 and on arrival they discovered an unresponsive man lying on the road while a second individual was shot on his leg.
According to RUSA spokesperson, Prem Balram, a security company vehicle and a white Toyota Corolla were also shot multiple times.
Balram said RUSA medics were called to the scene and on arrival declared the 37-year-old unresponsive man deceased. He had sustained gunshot wounds to his abdomen and chest.
“It was alleged that the occupants of the white Toyota Corolla and the owner of a truck began arguing regarding the truck obstructing the road outside the owners residence. As the situation escalated, the occupants of the Toyota Corolla exited their vehicle and allegedly assaulted the owner of the truck with a wheel spanner. He produced a firearm and opened fire on them.
“A security officer responding to the call also came under fire. He returned fire and shot the owner of the truck in the leg. His response vehicle was riddled with bullets. The security officer was not injured.”
Prem Balram
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