Family members, including child, shot in tavern
A 41-year-old man was shot three times in both thighs, while the 12-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound to her left leg.
Two members of the same family, including a 12-year-old girl, were injured after gunmen opened fire at a tavern in Thandanani, opposite Trenance Park in KZN, on Saturday night.
According to Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa), its operations centre received a call for assistance just after 8.30 pm and dispatched reaction officers to the scene.
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On arrival, officers were informed that three unidentified armed suspects had opened fire before fleeing.
A 41-year-old man was shot three times in both thighs, while the 12-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound to her left leg.
Both victims were taken to hospital in a private vehicle before officers arrived.
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A search of the scene led to the recovery of five spent 9mm cartridges.
The motive for the shooting is unknown, and police investigations are continuing.
