Woman killed in Dunvegan shooting identified
The shooting occurred at about 14:30 outside the road enclosure at 75 Dunvegan Avenue, where Meadowdale resident Chantel Smith (58) was fatally wounded.
A family is in mourning, and a community has been left in shock following the June 10 fatal shooting on Dunvegan Avenue, Edenvale.
Ekurhuleni District police spokesperson Captain Neldah Sekgobela confirmed the shooting at 75 Dunvegan Avenue, which claimed the life of Meadowdale resident Chantel Smith (58), occurred at about 14.30, just outside the road enclosure.
Edenvale SAPS, private security and paramedics at the scene of a fatal shooting on June 10.
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The incident saw stakeholders from across the area mobilise as SAPS, private security and emergency services descended on the scene.
Sekgobela said it is believed that the shooting was the result of a botched hijacking.
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“When they [law enforcement] arrived at the scene, they were directed to the body of a 58-year-old woman lying on the ground in the parking lot in front of business along the avenue.”
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“Through observation, first responders noticed a gunshot wound on the upper body,” said Sekgobela.
Sekgobela said preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased was going to a nearby pharmacy when she was approached by two suspects.
“One suspect was armed with a firearm, and the suspects tried to pull the deceased and put her into their vehicle.
“The deceased resisted, which is when she was shot in the head by one of the suspects,” said Sekgobela.
She said paramedics were summoned to the scene, and the victim was certified deceased.
ECPF chairperson Sheryl Damerell described the shooting as “a tragic incident”.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
“When something like this happens, it hurts, and it ripples through the community. The behaviour exhibited here by these suspects is absolutely abhorrent,” said Damerell.
She said that while she could not comment on the number of suspects, a lookout had been circulated for the vehicle believed to have been linked to the crime.
She appealed to the community to be vigilant and aware at all times and to report any suspicious behaviour.
Anyone who may have information related to the crime is urged to report it and provide it to the police on 10111 or 086 001 0111.
