Woman shot dead in Tongaat
The woman was allegedly shot by men posing as police officers.
A woman was killed during a suspected attempted armed robbery in Isnembe, upper Tongaat at about 8.30am this morning.
According to Captain Percy Buthelezi of Umhlali SAPS, the owner of Saverite supermarket was on his way to open his shop when he noticed five men with rifles in police bulletproof jackets.
“He had just put his car in the parking lot when he saw them, when he tried to drive away they opened fire on him and shot dead a female passenger,” said Buthelezi.
The police are searching for a white Polo or RunX NPN 3652 which is believed to be a getaway car.
Umhlali SAPS officers are still on the scene. For more information contact the police at 032-9479900.
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