Man in coma after shooting himself at Bonaero Centre
The incident occurred shortly after the Rugby World Cup match between South Africa and New Zealand
A man, who apparently shot himself in full view of the public and his girlfriend, has been left in a coma.
The man allegedly shot himself in the mouth in the parking area of Bonaero Park Shopping Centre on Saturday evening.
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According to witnesses, the man was standing with his girlfriend at his car when the incident took place shortly after the Rugby World Cup match between the All Blacks and South Africa.
A Harvard Cafe employee said they did not see when the man shot himself but confirmed they heard the sound of the gun go off, followed by a woman’s scream and commotion thereafter.
“Just after it happened, his girlfriend came screaming into the restaurant, clearly traumatised. We sat her down and quickly mixed some sugar and water for her to help her calm down,” the employee said.
Spokesperson Capt Jethro Mtshali confirmed Kempton Park Police were summoned to the scene at the shopping centre at about 8.40pm on Saturday.
“On arrival, police found paramedics attending to the injured victim. He was later taken to hospital with serious injuries,” Mtshali said.
“Police are still investigating the details surrounding the shooting and will only be able to communicate with the victim later,” Mtshali concluded.
