A case of murder is under investigation following the fatal shooting which recently occurred in Dunvegan.
According to Ekurhuleni District police spokesperson Captain Neldah Sekgobela, the shooting, which occurred on Dunvegan Avenue, just outside of the road enclosure, on the afternoon of June 10, at approximately 14:30, claimed the life of 58-year-old Meadowdale resident Chantel Smith.

The incident saw stakeholders from across the area mobilise, as SAPS, private security, emergency services, and the Edenvale CPF descended on the scene.

Sekgobela said it is believed that the shooting was the result of a failed 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 a business along the avenue.”

“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.

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ECPF chairperson Sheryl Damerell described the shooting as “a tragic incident”.

“When something like this happens, it hurts, and it ripples through the community.

She said the suspects’ behaviour was abhorrent.

Damerell urged the community to be vigilant and aware at all times.

She encouraged them to report any suspicious behaviour to the police, the CPF or their security company.

Sekgobela said that following further investigation, police believe that at least four male suspects were involved in the crime.

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It is believed the suspects fled the scene in a white Volkswagen Polo.

In addition to the case of murder, a charge of attempted hijacking was also opened.

Anyone with information related to the crime is urged to report it to the police on 10111 or 08600 10111.