Update: Man shot dead near Roosboom

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.