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Two injured in Pinetown shooting
A victims were rushed to hospital after being shot in Crompton Street.
PINETOWN police are investigating the cause of the shooting in Pinetown which left two people injured.
According to Pinetown Cluster communications officer, Capt Bongumusa Manqele, a woman, believed to be in her 50s, and a man in his 30s were walking along Crompton Street when they were approached by three men.
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“They sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to hospital,” he said.
A case of attempted murder has been opened at the station.
Anyone who can assist police arrest the suspects is urged to call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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