The incident happened on Friday, March 14 at approximately 21:30 when a police constable at Witbank SAPS received information about the shooting.
He drove out to Spring Valley, when he arrived he noticed that there were already two other police constables on scene.
The injured man was taken immediately to Witbank Provincial Hospital in a private car, as he was bleeding profusely.
When the police constables arrived on scene they managed to speak to the victim’s sister, who told them that the doctors are busy treating her brother.
He allegedly sustained gunshot wounds to his right arm, right upper abdomen and in his back.
Police are still investigating the case, to find out why he was shot three times.
“Anyone from the community who has any information about this incident, please contact the police on 0860 10111or the investigating officer Warrant Officer Fanie Simelane on 071 881 9157. And the community-policing forum in the area is very affective so if you would like to join them, contact them.
The police also request that if community members know about any illegal firearms, to report it to the police,” said Captain Eddie Hall, spokesperson for the Witbank SAPS.
