The streets of Durban are bleeding after several murders and shooting incidents took place wihtin 24 hours
Security company Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), reported that a 43-year-old woman was murdered at the Cornubia Flats area, north of Durban, on Saturday, August 8.
The provincial police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda, confirmed the incident and said the woman was found with assault wounds.
“Reports indicate that the deceased was assaulted by her boyfriend. She tried to run for help but reportedly collapsed at the neighbour’s doorstep, where she died.”
Netshiunda said that Verulam SAPS are investigating a case of murder
In other incidents in the north Durban area, RUSA spokesperson Prem Balram said two men were shot dead on a pathway in Phoenix. He said a large crowd gathered at the scene but did not provide details regarding the murders.
“Some residents alleged that the men were habitual thieves, but this could not be immediately confirmed,” he said.
Balram also reported that two people were shot while they were seated in a white VW Golf in Verulam. It is alleged that two men were seen walking towards the vehicle and firing multiple shots while both victims were seated inside. Balram said the driver was shot multiple times and left in a critical condition.
It was further reported that a 32-year-old man was shot dead in Amaoti. Balram said suspects broke a window and discharged pepper spray into the residence while the man was asleep.
“They thereafter bent open the burglar security gate and entered the home. The homeowner fled on foot towards a river but was pursued by the attackers and shot dead,” he said.
