Two violent incidents occur in Berea in less than a week
Last week Friday, a woman was allegedly murdered by her partner. Just a few days later, an elderly man was found with gunshot wounds in Overport and was later declared dead at the scene.
LAST week Friday, an alleged couple’s dispute ended in the death of a woman after she was stabbed by a man suspected to be her partner and then hit by a car after attempting to flee from the man. Just a few days later, an elderly man was found with gunshot wounds in Overport and was later declared dead at the scene by paramedics.
Alleged couple’s dispute ends in murder in Durban
A Durban father was taken into custody by police after an alleged dispute with his partner ended in a fatal stabbing, on Earl Haig Road in Morningside, on Friday, October 20.
According to PT Alarms spokesperson Dhevan Govindasamy, PT Alarms responded to the scene where the female was found with multiple stab wounds.
“It is alleged the victim attempted to flee from her partner and ran into a car that was passing. The partner then caught up with her after she fell and stabbed her again,” said Govindsamy.
According to reports, the couple’s children also witnessed the gruesome attack and fled to the neighbour’s home for safety.
“The suspect was apprehended by the community and security companies. The suspect is now in custody at Mayville SAPS,” said the spokesperson.
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Shooting in Overport leaves elderly man dead
On Monday morning, an elderly man was found wounded in Overport after he was shot by unknown suspects and was declared dead at the scene by paramedics.
According to DRK Tactical spokesperson Cait Hagerman, the incident occurred Monday morning at 10:00. “The DRK Tactical control room received information regarding an active shooting in the Overport area. Upon arrival, we found that two shots were fired and a 63-year-old male had sustained gunshot wounds,” said Hagerman.
Unfortunately, there was nothing more DRK EMS could do for the man, and he was declared deceased at the scene.
“DRK Tactical Special Operations team and DRK Tactical Squad Units are currently standing off at the active crime scene within the Mayville area on Brickfield Road. The motive regarding the shooting is currently unconfirmed,” said Hagerman.
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