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14 gunshot wounds – man killed in Margate CBD

He was declared dead at the scene.

A man in his early 40s was shot 14 times in an apparent drive-by shooting in the Margate CBD last night.

The KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service medical team responded to the shooting at about 20:00.

On arrival, advanced paramedics found the man had sustained 14 gunshot wounds. He was declared deceased at the scene.

Saps is investigating the incident.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting are not yet known. Community members are urged to remain vigilant.

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