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Man killed in workplace driveway ‘ambush’ in Pinetown

Police say the 34-year-old was shot at the corner of Henderson and Escom Road, while driving into his place of work on Tuesday (November 10).

THE Pinetown police have opened a murder case following an incident in which a 34-year-old man was shot by an unknown suspect at the corner of Henderson and Escom Road in Pinetown on Tuesday, November 10.

KZN SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Paul Magwaza said the man was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

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“It is reported that the victim was entering his place of work when he was ambushed by an unknown suspect, who opened fire, wounding him. The man sustained multiple gunshot wounds and the suspect allegedly fled on foot. The motive for the killing is unknown,” said Magwaza.

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Sandile Zulu

Makhosandile Zulu has been a journalist since 2014 working for different print and online publications covering breaking news, crime, court, and municipal stories, among some other beats. Zulu is passionate about journalism which makes an impact on readers.

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