DURBAN North police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man, believed to be in his 30s, in the under cover parking at Gateway Theatre of Shopping.

The incident took place just after 9.50am on Thursday morning.

According to Crisis Medical’s Kyle van Reenen, several emergency personnel responded to the incident.

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“The victim was shot multiple times in the parking lot of Gateway and was declared deceased on scene by Crisis Medical paramedics. At this stage the motive for the shooting is unknown,” he said.

In a statement, Gateway Centre Management confirmed the incident.

“We can confirm a shooting occurred at Gateway. On arrival, paramedics attending to the scene pronounced the male deceased. South African Police Service (SAPS) are on the scene and are investigating the incident. Gateway are assisting SAPS with their investigation and request that all queries are directed to the SAPS. Gateway management send their deepest condolences to the family,” they said in a statement.

Attempts to get hold of Durban North SAPS spokesman have been unsuccessful.

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