Elderly man shot dead in Stanger hijacking attempt
Updated | By Sandile Zikhali
KZN police are investigating the murder of a 60-year-old man who was shot in what’s thought to have been a botched hijacking.
His body was found in his vehicle in Stanger yesterday.
The police’s Thembela Mbele says he was still sitting behind the wheel.
"A 60-year-old man was shot and killed while he was driving a company car along the R74 in Stanger. The police were alerted by a driver who was driving by and saw the vehicle."
Mbhele says a case of murder has been opened at the KwaDukuza police station for further investigation.
Show's Stories
-
Darren Maule is taking his quick wit to Dubai!
East Coast Breakfast host Darren Maule is heading to Dubai as MC for Kings…
East Coast Breakfast 1 day, 1 hour ago -
It’s officially Kobtober: KZN fishing fires up for spring
Kobtober is here, and KZN anglers are finding plenty of action along the c…
East Coast Breakfast 4 days, 20 hours ago