Taxi boss killed in drive-by shooting in Durban

Multiple cartridges and live rounds of ammunition were found at the scene were a taxi boss was shot dead in KZN.

A taxi owner has been killed in a drive-by shooting in Verulam north of Durban on Saturday night.

According Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa) who responded to the scene, the bullet-riddled body of a man estimated to be in his early thirties was found lying next to an Isuzu bakkie.

“It was established that the deceased was travelling towards Trenance Park when the occupants of a white Toyota Etios with a GP registration opened fire on his vehicle.

“The man stopped his bakkie and attempted to flee on foot but collapsed due to the extent of his injuries. His passenger sustained minor injuries.

“The deceased was confirmed to be a taxi boss who operated in Mawothi,” said Rusa spokesperson Prem Balram.

According to Rusa, 21 rifle cartridges and three live rounds of ammunition were recovered at the scene.

KZN police have been contacted for further details.

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Andrea van Wyk

Caxton’s Digital Editorial Manager. I am a journalist and editor with experience spanning over a decade having worked for major local and national news publications across the country and as a correspondent in the Netherlands. I write about most topics with a special interest in politics, crime, human interest and conservation.
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