The son of a security company owner and a hitman were killed in a shooting incident In Mthembeni, Ndwedwe.
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were called out to the residence at Approximately 23:44 after residents in the area reported multiple shots being fired. On arrival, the body of a man in his late twenties was discovered in the yard. He was confirmed to be the son of a security boss. He sustained a gunshot wound to his back and died at the scene. A 9mm pistol was recovered next to his body. A second person believed to be a hitman was located on a neighboring property. He was fatally injured after he was shot in the body and leg.
According to residents, the hitmen surrounded the property and opened fire on the home. The victim’s father learned of the attack and responded to his residence. Upon his arrival, he shot and killed one of the suspects. Several spent 9mm, rifle, and shotgun cartridges were recovered at the scene. It could not be confirmed as to how many suspects were involved in the attack.
The motive for the shooting has not been established at this stage.
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