A 60-year-old man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Dhalia Place in Isipingo, KZN, on Wednesday morning.

Police spokesperson Constable Donald Naidoo confirmed that the shooting occurred just after 09:30, and responding officers found a white Toyota Fortuner crashed into a wall, riddled with bullet holes on the driver’s side.

South Coast Sun reports that the victim, identified by his son as Ramalingam Pillay, was found inside the vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds to his head and upper body. He was declared dead at the scene by PT Ambulance paramedics.

Authorities recovered 26 spent AK-47 cartridges at the scene.

It is believed Pillay was alone in the vehicle at the time.

“The motive behind this senseless killing is still unknown. We are urging anyone with information to come forward,” said Naidoo.

The commander of the Isipingo Police Station, Colonel Hensford Musa Zama, visited the scene and condemned the violence. He assured the community that police are committed to solving the case.

“No one deserves to die in this way. We will leave no stone unturned,” said Zama.

Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Zama on 082 418 0042 or Naidoo on 082 411 6351. Callers may remain anonymous.

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