THE fatal shooting at the Pavilion Shopping Centre yesterday, in which two people died, has left the community reeling from the shock.
According to Sgt Stephen Clark, media spokemsan for the Westville SAPS, Zain Sheik (27) entered the store where his ex girlfriend worked. It ‘s believed that they got into a confrontation before he produced a firearm and shot the woman.
“Forensics experts examined the scene, bodies and ballistic evidence. The firearm was seized to be further examined. A docket of murder and inquest has been opened and will be investigated,” said Clark.
Sissy Boy were contacted after the incident but declined to comment. The online community quickly took to their various social media sites to express their thoughts regarding the incident.
Below are a few of the comments posted:
Shooting at pavilion….cop shoots girlfriend and then turns the gun on himself. what has our world come too. #PavilionShooting. #durban
— Deniseree Govender (@Deniseree02) October 2, 2014
So it turns out that the guy who shot his girlfriend and then himself at the Pavilion yesterday actually went to school with my friend
— Aradhna (@Aradhs13) October 3, 2014
I always maintain our police officers r not fuly psychologicaly evaluated. Same ppl meant to protect us r the 1 killng us.#PavillionShooting
— Mrs Carter (@MissNamhla) October 2, 2014
How hectic is this Murder/Suicide shooting in the Pavillion?…The shooter was a cop too…Bastard!!! — Amy Cakes (@Cherry_Bomb_Amy) October 2, 2014
@ILoveMornings: most of the horrible shooting incidences happened on the best malls like the #Pavillion, are the malls safe? #ILM
— Thami Zondo (@TzThami) October 3, 2014
Gunshots at the Pavillion Shopping Centre (Durban)…2 people shot dead. So who will protect civilians in public areas? Mxm! *pissed off* — Nomthi du Toit (@Nomthi_duToit) October 2, 2014
