THREE men were shot on Friday evening, 4 March, in the Crown Mine area.

ER24 paramedics were notified and escorted to the scene by local CPF members.

Paramedics arrived at an open field where they found three men lying on the ground.

Russel Meiring. ER24 spokesperson said, “On assessment, paramedics found that all three men had sustained gunshot wounds to their legs and were in a serious condition. Paramedics treated the patients and provided them with advanced life support interventions. Once treated, the patients were transported to Helen Joseph Hospital for urgent treatment.

“One of the patients later told paramedics that they had been sitting in the field cooking when a man approached them and apparently opened fire.”