BREAKING: Man shot dead at Hilllfox shooting range

The police are investigating a shooting incident at Flora Guns, an arms and ammunition dealer at Hillfox Value Centre in Hendrik Potgieter Road.

According to members of the public who are gathering outside the shop at Hillfox, one person was shot dead at the indoor shooting range this afternoon (26 July).

The police are busy taking statements.

However, according to a car guard at the shopping centre, the victim had been at the shooting range attending a training session when he apparently shot himself.

Eyewitnesses believe the shooting was a suicide.

Honeydew Police spokesperson, Karen Jacobs said “there was a shooting incident and detectives are currently on scene.

According to information on Flora Guns’ website the indoor shooting range “has recently been soundproofed for the convenience of the shooters. Anyone may make use of the range, keeping the range rules in mind”.

It also states the following: “People who visit the shooting range can bring their own firearm or rent one. Firearms can only be rented under the supervision of our Range Officers or instructors. Note that when renting a firearm, a Safety Briefing is required before you enter the range. So allow an additional 10 – 15 minutes before shooting.”