THE second suspect who was shot and wounded during a shooting in Solomon Mahlangu Drive yesterday (February 24), died in hospital upon arrival due to the injuries he sustained.

The first suspect died at the scene, while the other two, waiting in their getaway vehicle, fled.

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The SUN established that the victim was approached by the two suspects as he returned to his car after shopping.

eThekwini District communication officer, Captain Carmen Rhynes, said one of the suspects was armed with a 9mm pistol.

“When he got into his car, one suspect approached him on the passenger side, while the other approached him from the driver’s side,” said Rhynes.

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The victim tried to fight the suspect on the passenger side while the other suspect was assaulting him with the firearm.

“He then managed to grab the firearm and shoot at both the suspects with the suspect’s firearm. The first suspect died at the scene, while the other died later the same day in the hospital,” said Rhynes.

The police recovered the suspects’ firearm at the scene with its serial number erased. Rhynes said Brighton Beach police are investigating a case of attempted carjacking.

The police have not confirmed whether there will be any additional charges relating to the shooting incident.

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