The vehicle that was driven by the deceased. Images: Reaction Unit South Africa.
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A Home Affairs female employee was shot multiple times in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal. She was declared dead on scene.
The vehicle that was driven by the deceased. Images: Reaction Unit South Africa.
A Department of Home Affairs employee has been shot multiple times in Gopalall Hurbans Road in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal.
The incident happened on Thursday afternoon, 25 May.
HOME AFFAIRS EMPLOYEE SHOT DEAD
According to private security, Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), reaction officers were dispatched to the scene after several witnesses reported shots being fired at a grey VW Polo.
RUSA spokesperson Prem Balram said on arrival, members discovered paramedics from a private ambulance service examining the driver of the vehicle.
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Balram said the Department Of Home Affairs employee sustained approximately six gunshot wounds to her body and one shot to her head. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“Initial reports indicated that a male passenger disembarked from the vehicle while it was in motion. The man drew a firearm and fired multiple shots at the female. Her vehicle veered off the road and crashed into construction barriers. The suspect thereafter fled on foot.
“Other witnesses claimed that the shooter was walking along the centre median when he suddenly opened fire at the victim. Neither version could be immediately confirmed,” he explained.
The motive for the murder has not been confirmed at this stage.
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