Guard killed in shooting outside home of Newcastle deputy mayor
Police have launched a probe after a shooting outside the home of the deputy mayor in Newcastle left one person dead and two hurt.
It's alleged security guards noticed a vehicle parked across the street near Musa Thwala’s home in Madadeni on Monday.
KZN police spokesperson Jay Naicker says the occupants attacked the security officials who were standing on the road.
One of the guards were killed, whilst another was injured and taken to hospital.
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"One of the security guards, 36, who sustained a gunshot wound to the head, passed away this morning. One of the suspects was also injured in the altercation. Police in Newcastle will be investigating a case of murder and attempted murder,” says Naicker.
"The motive for the attack is unknown at this stage. The deputy mayor was not attacked and the altercation took place on the road outside his premises."
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