Two killed in Durban Magistrate’s Court shooting
The alleged shooter is believed to be in a critical condition.
THE Durban Magistrate’s Court has been closed to the public following a shooting on Monday morning.
Various ambulance services including Netcare 911, Crisis Medical and Rescue Care Paramedics are in attendance.
Kyle van Reenen, spokesman for Crisis Medical, confirmed two people have been killed while a third, was critically injured.
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“Reports from the scene indicate that a male, approximately 30 years of age is alleged to have produced a firearm in the courthouse of the ‘O’ Court, shooting a male and female, before turning the gun on himself. The male and female victims were found to have suffered fatal gunshot wounds and were declared deceased on arrival, while the man remains in a critical condition,” van Reenen said.
It is believed the critically injured person is the shooter.
Speaking to Northglen News, Captain Nqobile Gwala confirmed that the shooting had taken place but would not give out any other information.
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