Taxi driver shot dead, two injured at Thembisa taxi rank
Five unidentified men allegedly approached the victim, two of whom were armed with 9mm firearms, and opened fire.
A taxi driver was killed and two other people were injured in a shooting at Esangweni Taxi Rank in Thembisa on Tuesday morning, October 27.
Thembisa South SAPS received a report of a shooting at the taxi rank at approximately 05:00.
According to Sergeant Kate Selepe, spokesperson for Thembisa South SAPS, five unidentified men allegedly approached the victim, two of whom were armed with 9mm firearms, and opened fire.
The taxi driver was declared dead at the scene, while two other victims were rushed to hospital for medical treatment.
“The shooting that occurred at the premises of Esangweni Taxi Rank left one taxi driver dead and two other victims rushed to hospital for medical treatment. The suspects fled the scene on foot. The motive for the shooting remains unknown,” said Selepe.
Police have launched an investigation into the shooting, and no arrests have been made.
The motive for the attack remains unknown.
Police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to come forward.
