Man killed in Wentworth drive-by shooting

It is alleged that high calibre weapons were used.

ANOTHER WENTWORTH man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting between Reiger Road and Retreat Street on Thursday.
Dhevan Govindasamy, PT Alarms’ Tactical Unit spokesperson, said a man sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to a medical facility where he succumbed to his injuries.

“It is alleged that the victim was visiting his mother when the shooting took place. It is further alleged that high-calibre weapons were used.

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“PT Alarms Tactical Unit were on scene and assisted authorities to cordon off the area where tensions were running high. Police are investigating further,” he said.

Police did not comment at the time of publishing.

Over the past two weeks, six others were shot and killed. In one of the shooting incidents, a man was apparently seated in his lounge when he was struck by a stray bullet.

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