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Update: Man shot dead near Roosboom
Numerous shots were fired and rifle shells were found at the scene
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The man who was shot dead on Thursday evening near Roosboom has not yet been formally identified by police.
The vehicle he was travelling in, a red Toyota Corolla, was shot at by the occupants of a passing vehicle while travelling on the R103. Numerous shots were fired and rifle shells were found at the scene.
There were 4 occupants in the Corolla at the time of the shooting and 1 died at the scene.
The other 3 occupants were injured in the shooting.
Police say the motive has not been established as yet, and Ladysmith detectives are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder.