A man was shot dead this afternoon (November 16) at the Illing Road taxi rank.

The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage, and police are investigating.

It is believed that the man sustained numerous gunshot wounds and was declared dead at the scene.

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Police and an ambulance service responded to the scene.

Read the full story in this week’s Ladysmith Gazette.

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