A couple has succumbed to their injuries following a shooting incident in Hambanathi

A couple has succumbed to their injuries following a shooting incident at their rented room on Mabalengwe Road in Hambanathi, KZN.

Residents contact the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Tongaat Operations Center at approximately 06:46 after hearing gunshots in the room. Reaction Officers were dispatched to the address and on arrival met with Officers from the South African Police.

Law Enforcement Officers were informed that the female was heard screaming before shots were fired. Attempts to get their attention were unsuccessful when Officers entered the room. A male and female were located on the ground bleeding from gunshot wounds to their heads. A 9mm pistol was located between the two.

Paramedics from several private ambulance services attempted to stabilize the critically injured duo. The female was rapidly transported to the hospital where she was demised shortly after arrival while the male succumb to his injuries on scene.

The motive for the shooting has not been established at this stage.