Teen killed in Sydenham shooting
The victim was shot multiple times and died on the scene.
A TEENAGE boy (17) was shot and killed on Butcher Road in Sydenham on Sunday, February 6.
Two suspects have since been arrested for murder. It is alleged that the 17-year-old teenager was walking along the road at about 12:45 when a vehicle approached him.
Provincial SAPS spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbele said three men jumped out of the vehicle and shot at the teenager.
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“The victim ran into a nearby premise where he tried to hide under a bus that was parked in the yard. The gunmen continued to shoot at the victim. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died instantly,” said Mbele.
Police from the Sydenham Trio Task Team swiftly responded to the scene along with a local security company. They pursued the suspects to King Cetshwayo Highway (45th Cutting Avenue).
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“When the suspects reached a dead end they opened fire on police officers before abandoning their vehicle. Two suspects aged 26 and 27 were arrested while the third suspect managed to flee into the bushes. Police seized two firearms and seven rounds of ammunition which will be subjected to ballistic testing,” said Mbele.
Investigations by police revealed that the recovered vehicle was hijacked in Ntuzuma last month. The suspects are expected to appear before the Durban Magistrates Court on charges of murder, attempted murder, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
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