Incident takes place In Wierda Valley, Sandton

A man was airlifted from Wierda Valley in Sandton after an incident on 17 May.

Shawn Herbst, media liaison officer at Netcare 911, said,” A 41-year-old male sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The reason behind the shooting is still unknown.”

According to Herbst, the police were on the scene.

Netcare 911, assisted by Emer-G-Med, worked to stablise the patient, who was then airlifted to hospital.

Gauteng Helicopter Emergency Medical Services: Netcare 2 a specialised helicopter ambulance has been activated a second time for a trauma case in Sandton. pic.twitter.com/wX111JdwXO

— NETCARE 911 (@Netcare911_sa) May 17, 2019

《Sandton》 Emer-G-Med responded to a shooting in Sandton. Alongside Netcare911crews, we worked to stabilise a patient who sustained a gunshot to the head. The patient was airlifted to a hospital. @EWNTraffic @Netcare911_sa #whensecondscount #sandton #M01 #F01 #TM2 #A03 #shooting pic.twitter.com/IEUdzPN3iy

— EMER-G-MED EMS (@EMER_G_MED) May 17, 2019

Bramey police spokesperson Captain Molefe Mogadi said that his team was called on the day of the incident. “I am still unaware of specifics on this case. We are still investigating the matter further.”

This Netcare911 chopper was activated for a shooting incident. Another Netcare911 chopper landed in Katherine Street for the car accident. Busy day in Sandton.

— Mike McClure (@Pookie7301) May 17, 2019

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