A YOUNGSTER from Wentworth is fighting for his life in hospital after he was shot and injured in a suspected gang-related incident on Christmas Day.
The incident occurred in Woodville Road in Wentworth.
According to police sources, the 17-year-old victim was walking along the road when unknown gunmen opened fire on him.
He managed to flee sustaining a gunshot wound to the face and arm.
The victim was transported to Wentworth Hospital where he is reported to be in a stable condition.
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“The police recovered numerous spent pistol cartridges on the scene and investigations are underway,” a source said.
Prior to the shooting, Durban Metro Police and members of the Wentworth police station conducted a joint operation in Wentworth where three illegal structures were demolished.
“These structures were [allegedly] used as smoking rooms by drug addicts. After numerous complaints from the community it was discovered that these structures were not used for housing, but involved in the illegal drug trade,” source said.
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The suspects are still at large. Police in Wentworth are investigating a case of attempted murder.
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