A man was shot and killed in what is believed to be a targeted attack or attempted hijacking while leaving a residence on Avoca Road in Greenwood Park on Thursday morning.
KwaZulu-Natal VIP spokesperson Gareth Naidoo, who was at the scene, confirmed that the incident occurred as the victim was exiting his driveway.
“According to reports from the residence, a white Toyota Etios pulled up alongside the victim’s vehicle, and an armed suspect opened fire, discharging multiple rounds at the driver’s side before fleeing the scene,” said Naidoo.
Emergency responders, including VIP Medics, arrived to find the man in critical condition. Despite efforts to stabilise him, he was pronounced dead on the scene due to the extent of his injuries.
Naidoo added that the exact motive for the shooting remains unclear and is now under investigation by the South African Police Service (SAPS).