A man has survived a near death incident after he was shot in the head outside a tavern on Allen Street during the early hours of Saturday, November 25.
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According to sources, the victim left the tavern, and was accosted by the suspect.
The suspect produced a firearm and shot the victim in the head before fleeing the scene and leaving the man for dead.
However, paramedics arrived on the scene to find the victim was unconscious, but still alive.
He was treated on scene before being transported to Madadeni Provincial Hospital to receive further medical care.
The man is currently still in hospital and is believed to be making a remarkable recovery.
This is a developing story and more details are to follow.
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