Emergency services attending to the injured victim outside the Verulam Family Court. Image: Phoenix Sun
A known community activist is in a critical condition after he was shot outside the Verulam Family Court in the Verulam CBD, KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday morning, reports Phoenix Sun.
According to reports, the victim, Yousuf Ahmed Deedat, was allegedly walking towards the direction of the court when an unknown suspect pulled out a firearm and shot him in the head.
The suspect fled on foot before getting into a getaway vehicle.
The victim was airlifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Police are investigating the motive of the shooting.
Updates to follow as more information is made available.
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