Man shot and killed at Durban medical practice

Man shot and killed at Durban medical practice

Police are investigating a case of murder after a man - thought to be a doctor - was shot dead at his surgery at the Durdoc Medical Centre in the Durban CBD, yesterday. 

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Two suspects entered the 46-year-old's surgery along Anton Lembede Street - posing as patients at the facility - before opening fire. 


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Police spokesperson Thulani Zwane says the victim died at the scene.


"They produced a firearm and shot the victim once in his head. He died instantly, and the two suspects fled the scene thereafter," he said.


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The motive for the killing is unknown, and no arrests have yet been made. 


Police are appealing to anyone with information to come forward and assist them with the investigation. 


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