One person died as a result of a shooting in the Edenvale Avenues earlier tonight.

The incident was confirmed by Edenvale SAPS acting station commander, Colonel Robbie Roberts.

SAPS, Emer-G-Med and Savika Armed Response are currently on the scene.

The SAPS did not want to release any further information at this stage.

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