Man airlifted to hospital after being shot in New Germany
The man was carrying an undisclosed amount of money when he was accosted outside a bank in Shepstone Road (Qashana Khuzwayo).
A SHOOTING that took place in New Germany this morning left people shocked and traumatised.
A 50-year-old man had to be airlifted to hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound.
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According to reports, the man was carrying an undisclosed amount of money when he was attacked outside a bank in New Germany.
Witnesses said the man surrendered when he was attacked and the suspects fled with the money.
“I really do not understand why they had to shoot him. I am scared; a person can just be robbed and shot when there are so many people around,” said a witness, who wished to remain anonymous.
Netcare 911 spokesperson, Shawn Herbst, said the man was stabilised on scene by Rescue Care Paramedics, who also called the helicopter.
“He is in a serious condition. He sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen,” said Herbst.
Pinetown SAPS communications officer, Capt Bongumusa Manqele, said a case of attempted murder will be opened at the station.
“The men fled in red GTI.”
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