SAPS are investigating a case of murder after a man was killed in a shooting incident at a shopping centre on King Dinuzulu Road at 18:15 on Sunday, January 16.
The man was reported to have stopped his vehicle outside a hair salon. It is then alleged he was approached by four suspects who shot at him.
Spokesperson for the Durban Central SAPS, Captain Muzi Maphumulo said there was a passenger in the vehicle when the four men opened fire.
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“The friend ran on foot and the driver drove off. The driver was then chased until he was shot inside a Berea centre,” said Maphumulo.
The man was shot several times and killed.
“The deceased had four gunshot wounds on his abdomen,” said Maphumulo.
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At this stage, the suspects are unknown and no arrests have been made.
“The incident was attended by Umbilo SAPS, who will be investigating the matter,” said Maphumulo.
Greg Bath, the director for Berea Centre said the man ran into the Centre in an attempt to escape his attackers.
“It’s a very unfortunate incident and our thoughts and prayers are with the deceased’s family at this difficult time. We trust the SAPS and relevant authorities will be able to bring the perpetrators to book. No staff were injured during the shooting, and the matter is now being investigated by SAPS,” said Bath.
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