Taxi driver shot and killed in robbery at Mslasini Taxi Rank

A taxi driver was shot and killed during a robbery at Mslasini Taxi Rank on Saturday afternoon.

THE TAXI DRIVER WAS SHOT TWO TIMES

According to Reaction Unit SA (RUSA) spokesperson Prem Balram, the robbery took place late on Saturday afternoon.

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“At approximately 18:44, a black Toyota Quantum drove to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Headquarters.

“The driver was seeking medical attention for the gunshot victim. RUSA paramedics examined the taxi driver and discovered that he had been fatally injured.”

Prem Balram

THE TAXI DRIVER SUSTAINED A GUNSHOT WOUND TO THE CHEST AND ARM

Balram said the taxi driver sustained a gunshot wound to his chest and right arm.

“It is alleged that the deceased, the taxi driver, was seated alone in the minibus when he was approached by the suspect who produced a firearm.”

It is believed the taxi driver attempted to flee by jumping from his seat to the rear and exiting through the sliding door when two shots were fired.

“He collapsed a few meters away from the vehicle. The suspect fled with cash.

“A person known to the deceased loaded him into the taxi and drove to RUSA office.”

Prem Balram

Meanwhile, a teenager was stabbed multiple times during an attempted robbery in Riet River.

A TEENAGER WAS STABBED MULTIPLE TIMES

Balram said the teenager, a 16-year-old girl, was stabbed multiple times during an attempted robbery on Riet Road in River on Thursday afternoon.

“Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were called out to the scene at approximately 18:52. On arrival, it was established that the female was walking home after visiting a neighbour.

“She was confronted by a lone suspect who attempted to rob her of her cellphone. The teenager resisted and fought off the suspect.”

Balram said the attacker produced a knife and repeatedly stabbed her.

HER SCREAMS ATTRACTED THE ATTENTION OF RESIDENTS

“Her screams attracted the attention of residents who went to her aid. The suspect fled empty-handed into a dense bush. The teenager was transported to the hospital for her injuries.”

Prem Balram

Reaction Officers conducted a search for the suspect however, no arrests were made.

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