Rumours have been going around town that a shooting took place in Kandahar Avenue on Wednesday afternoon (January 15).
However, according to paramedics at the scene, what did happen was that a man was injured as a result of the building fire that was covered by the Ladysmith Gazette (both online and in the newspaper).
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It is alleged that a man jumped from a top-storey window of the building that was on fire, and a piece of glass went through his foot. Paramedics responded to the scene and treated the man for his injuries.
The man was taken to hospital for further medical treatment.
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