A case of attempted murder has been opened after a shooting in Wetton Road, Kenilworth, on Monday afternoon, was caught on camera.
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Lansdowne police are investigating the incident which is the subject of a video that is currently doing its rounds on social media.
The disturbing CCTV footage shows an unidentified man ducking multiple shots from a brazen gunman as he enters a supermarket.
Police spokesperson FC van Wyk confirmed that the victim, was transported to a nearby hospital.
Speaking to IOL, Lansdowne Community Police Forum chairperson Rafique Foflonker couldn’t confirm the motive behind the shooting but believes that it may well have been gang-related.
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‘The type of incidents showcased in the video are rare to experience in Wetton,’ he said. ‘It concerns us that the perpetrator did (not) consider his surroundings before conducting the act.’
‘This is not something that we like to see happening in any of our communities. Lots of people, innocent bystanders, could have been injured in that situation.’
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‘We are appealing to members of the community to come forward with information. Someone out there might have seen in which direction the man ran and they might also know who he is,’ Foflonker said.
Meanwhile, Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC Reagen Allen said that the incident raised serious concern.
‘The video clearly shows the intent of the shooter and the little regard the perpetrator had for the targeted victim or anyone in the vicinity,’ he told IOL.
‘This is utterly barbaric. This shooter, like all other criminals, belongs behind bars. Firearms continue to be the number one weapon that is being used to commit murders across our province.’
‘I urge anyone with information to contact all law-enforcement agencies so that this person, along with his firearm can be removed from our streets.’
Anyone with information about this shooting can contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
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