Pavilion shooter identified
The Westville SAPS have released an official statement regarding the shooting at the Pavilion Shopping Centre this afternoon.
THE media spokesman for Westville SAPS, Sgt Stephen Clark, has released a statement regarding the shooting at the Pavilion Shopping Centre.
“At approximately 12.15pm a report of shooting at the Westville Pavilion was made. Initial reports incorrectly stated that there was an armed robbery. The shooting took place in the Sissy Boy store (shop no 221). It is alleged that a 27-year-old man entered the store where his (ex)girlfriend (25) worked.
It is alleged they got into a confrontation. The male produced a pistol and fired at least two [shots] at [the] female and then [shot] himself in the head.
No other people were injured and the witnesses in the store have received trauma counselling from Safetynet, the Westville SAPS trauma counselling project.
Forensics experts examined the scene, bodies and ballistic evidence. The firearm was seized to be further examined.
A docket of murder and inquest has been opened and will be investigated for transparency and completeness of the information as to what transpired.”
The Rising Sun Overport, has identified the shooter as Zain Sheik. According to the website’s report, he is believed to have been employed as a constable at the KwaMashu SAPS.
