WATCH: Dramatic shooting in Ormonde leaves bulletproof vehicle driver dead
Several people were killed in an Ormonde shooting, with eyewitnesses claiming a gunman opened fire on a white Toyota Fortuner as investigations continue.
A shooting incident on Crownwood Street in Ormonde on April 9 has left multiple people dead.
According to initial reports, the victims include the driver of a white bulletproof Toyota Fortuner. The incident is believed to be linked to a dispute over money, although this has not yet been confirmed by authorities.
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An eyewitness at the scene said a vehicle pulled up before a man allegedly exited the car and opened fire on the driver of the white Toyota. This information has not yet been verified by authorities.
Emergency medical personnel and forensic pathology services remain on the scene.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that the primary scene has multiple fatalities. A secondary scene further along the route has one fatality and one critically injured person receiving medical treatment.
The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area to allow emergency services to carry out their work safely.
@southern.courierWard 54 Councillor Stuart Marais urges motorists to avoid Crownwood Street and Rente Street near Crown Square in Ormonde and to use alternative routes. Full story on southerncourier.co.za
Ward 54 Councillor Stuart Marais urges motorists to avoid Crownwood Street and Rente Street near Crown Square in Ormonde and to use alternative routes.
The Comaro Chronicle is following the story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
