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Mass shooting at Durban student residence leaves three dead, six wounded

The shooting took place at the Victoria Embankment, near the Durban High Court.


Paramedics have confirmed that at least three people have died following a shootout at Durban’s Victoria Embankment student residence in Baker Street on Monday.

Building in which shooting occurred. PHOTO: ANA Reporter

Metro police have confirmed that one of the people involved in the shooting was an off-duty police officer.

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Senior Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad said nine people were in a room on the first floor of the building. Three have been confirmed killed, with five injured, and one critically injured.

According to reports at the scene, which is situated near the Durban High Court in the Durban CBD, two males and one female have died.

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The official casualty numbers, however, are yet to be confirmed.

Netcare 911 confirmed that the residence is located behind a police station, and that the injured were transported to hospital for further treatment.

The further circumstances surrounding the shooting are not yet clear.

Photo: ANA Reporter

Updates to follow as more information is made available.

(Compiled by Nica Schreuder)

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