Well known businessman Raymond “Razor” Barras was shot dead while reversing out of his driveway on Highland Road in Kensington.
According to reports, the incident happened at around 9.45am today. Provincial police spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Lungelo Dlamini, explained that Barras was shot in the head as he was reversing.
Dlamini added that at this point the motive was unknown as nothing was taken from Barras.
Police have confirmed that four shots were fired.
More updates to follow.
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highland road,kensington reaident shoot.
— Busisiwe (@mucoutiabpreb) February 15, 2017
four shoots were fired around 9:45 @mucoutiabpreb @JoziReporter
— Busisiwe (@mucoutiabpreb) February 15, 2017
Raymond ‘Razor’ Barras – shot and killed in an apparent hit in Kensington this morning. pic.twitter.com/NmCMbMzmAj
— Mandy Wiener (@MandyWiener) February 15, 2017