A shooting incident close to Retreat Station today has resulted in four people being shot, of which one was fatally wounded. The other three were taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
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The shooting took place at the corner of Joe Mark’s Boulevard and Swanswyk Road, Retreat, shortly after 8am this morning, prompting law enforcement to block off the area from the public.
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Police spokesperson, Captain F.C Van Wyk confirmed the shooting incident stating, ‘We have registered a case of murder and three attempted murder cases for investigation.’
‘According to reports, SAPS members attended a complaint at the mentioned address. On their arrival, they found the body of an unidentified male (in his 30s) with a gunshot wound to the head and three others injured.
‘Circumstances surrounding this shooting incident are under investigation. The motive for this incident can possibly be taxi-related. The suspect/s fled the scene and are yet to be arrested.’
Anyone with any information about this shooting incident is kindly requested to contact the investigating officer Detective Sergeant Okkers on 083 234 0489 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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