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Targeted shooting claims life

Authorities confirm a targeted attack after a man was shot in a vehicle on 14th Avenue offramp from the N1 Highway.

There was an active crime scene on the 14th Avenue offramp from the N1 highway last night at 20:13.

The incident resulted in the death of one male. Reports indicate that it was a shooting, and that it is believed to have been a targeted hit.

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Authorities confirmed the incident, stating that the victim’s car was found riddled with 9mm bullet holes on the driver’s side, suggesting a clear intention behind the attack.

Authorities stated that this was not the first incident of this nature on this stretch of the road. “This is now the third hit in that vicinity in the last three years.”

All emergency and law enforcement services responded to the scene.
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Nelson Kgarose

Nelson Kgarose is a Multimedia sports journalist and Digital Content Creator specialising in sports and current municipal news. I mainly report on the sport of Mixed Martial Arts with a focus on accuracy and thorough analysis. My commitment to objectivity and detail shapes my writing. Outside of covering sports, I engage with trending local news and interact with fans on social media.

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