3 injured in Mariannhill shooting incident

Three men were found to have sustained various injuries and the cause of the shooting is unknown at the moment.

THREE men were rushed to hospital after a shooting incident on Thornwood Road this morning (Wednesday, 7 October).

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Spokesman for Rescue Care Paramedics, Rowan Scandroglio said the events leading to the incident are unclear but the men had been involved in the shooting before the car they were in crashed into a street pole.

“They sustained various injuries ranging from moderate to severe and were stabilised on the scene before being transported to a nearby Durban hospital,” said Scandroglio.

He added that SAPS were on the scene and will be investigating. 

 

 


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