Man shot in chest at Fourways shooting range

A man is in a critical condition after sustaining a gunshot wound at a popular shooting range in Fourways, in the north of Johannesburg, says Emer-G-Med.

The shooting took place at a house in Mdledle Street in KwaNobuhle, police spokesperson Col Priscilla Naidu said. Stock photo.
The shooting took place at a house in Mdledle Street in KwaNobuhle, police spokesperson Col Priscilla Naidu said. Stock photo. (123RF/Roger Lamkin)

A man is in a critical condition after sustaining a gunshot wound at a popular shooting range in Fourways, in the north of Johannesburg, says Emer-G-Med.

Its paramedics responded at 5pm on Wednesday.

The victim was shot in the chest.

“The patient was found in a critical condition and was rapidly transported to a nearby facility for further care,” said Emer-G-Med.

The motive of the shooting is unknown. Police are investigating.

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