A MAN believed to be in his forties was fatally shot in the Mariannhill area just outside Pinetown on Saturday, April 11, just before 15:00.

The spokesperson for ALS Paramedics Garrith Jamieson said the shooting incident was reported on the M1 Higginson Highway at the intersection of Milkyway Robots in the Mariannhill area just outside Pinetown.

Jamieson said paramedics from EMRS and ALS Paramedics arrived at the scene to find SAPS already in attendance.

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“Medics were shown to the driver and only occupant of the vehicle, a male believed to be in his forties, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his body. Paramedics assessed the man however there was nothing paramedics could do for him and he was declared deceased on the scene.

“The entire roadway was closed by Metro Police whilst investigations continued.

“At this stage the events leading up to the shooting are unknown however SAPS will be investigating further,” said Jamieson.

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