Man shot dead in Durban

6,853 confiscated firearms were involved in murder cases in the past five years. Stock photo.
6,853 confiscated firearms were involved in murder cases in the past five years. Stock photo. (123RF)

A man was shot dead in Newlands West, Durban, on Friday night.

Emer-G-Med said paramedics were called to assist the SAPS after the incident, which took place in Jack Castle Avenue at about 10pm.

“On arrival paramedics found a male aged about 30. He had sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was declared dead,” Emer-G-Med said.

Facts surrounding the incident are unclear, with the SAPS investigating the incident, said the emergency service.

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