Pregnant cashier shot in stomach by ‘customer’ in Eastern Cape

A man allegedly shot a pregnant cashier through the window of the drive-through at a fast-food outlet on Monday.

A Tshwane police constable was killed in a shoot-out during a patrol in Temba on Friday night. Stock photo.
A Tshwane police constable was killed in a shoot-out during a patrol in Temba on Friday night. Stock photo. (RUSLANPHOTO2/123RF)

A man allegedly shot a pregnant cashier through the window of the drive-through at a fast-food outlet on Monday.

The incident occurred at about 11.15pm in Zwide in the Eastern Cape.

Police spokesperson Capt Andre Beetge said Kwazakhele police had been alerted to the shooting incident in Koyana Street.

“It is alleged an unknown male suspect shot a female employee [at a fast-food outlet] through the drive-through window,” he said.

“She is four months’ pregnant and was rushed to hospital.

“The suspect drove away in a white Nissan double-cab bakkie.

“An attempted murder case is being investigated.”

HeraldLIVE


Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Comment icon