KwaZulu Natal: A 36 year old businessman was shot and killed in Magwaveni – KwaZulu Natal yesterday afternoon on Monday.
A resident crossing there contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) at approximately 19:28. According to the caller, a single gunshot was heard at a general dealer operating from a shipping container. The caller believed that the owner had been shot.
Reaction Officers were dispatched and, on arrival, discovered a private security company in attendance. The body of the businessman was located in a pool of blood inside the shipping container.
The Tongaat South Africa Police Service (SAPS) arrived shortly after that and utilised a bolt cutter to cut a lock and enter the premises. Upon examination, the deceased was found to have sustained a gunshot wound to his neck.
However investigations are still going on, but the motive for the murder is unknown at this stage. Family, friends and residents are in shock.
These kinds of incidents are very common in KwaZulu Natal, said one of the residents. He said, “The horror movie continues in KZN. So wish these killings and gun nonsense just flipping stop—enough of this.”
“MHSRIP,. motive could be a hit or extortion, condolences to bereaved families and friends”, said another user.