A road painter was shot in the head by a taxi driver in an alleged road rage incident in Power Drive, Prospecton on Saturday, 6 May.
Netcare Limited inland spokesman, Nicholas Dollman said paramedics were called to assist at the scene of the shooting at about 3pm.
“Paramedics found a 20-year-old man had been shot in the head. He was in a critical condition, which necessitated advanced life support intervention, including ventilating the victim,” said Dollman.
The painter was transported to hospital for further critical care. Reports from the scene indicate there was an alleged road rage type altercation between the victim and the taxi driver.
SAPS were at the scene to investigate the incident and preceding events.
DID YOU KNOW?
Click on the words highlighted in red to read more on this and related topics.
To receive news links via WhatsApp, send an invite to 061 694 6047
The South Coast Sun is also on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest – why not join us there?
Do you have more information pertaining to this story?
Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist.
(Comments posted on this issue may be used for publication in the Sun)
