BREAKING: Man shot dead outside OR Tambo airport drop off area

Johannesburg motorists are expressing shock at the sight of a man lying deceased in the road near OR Tambo International Airport.

The shooting took place directly before the last turn to the drop-off area.

Melanie du Toit‏ @MelduToit tweeted‚ "At OR Tambo overnight before an early flight tomorrow. Attempted hijacking happened in the last 30min at drop-off. 1 dead."

Abuti Engineer‏ @Gert_LeNinja shared‚ "Where do people get assault rifles and shoot people like they're dogs? Worse it had to happen at #ORTambo."

Police have been approached for comment.

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