Manhunt launched for killers of Umhlanga ‘taxi boss’
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manhunt has been launched for suspects involved in the murder of a man who was
killed in a hail of bullets outside his home in Umhlanga Ridge, north of
Durban, on Thursday.
It's understood that the 50-year-old was seated in his vehicle along Meridian Drive when suspects parked next to him and opened fire.
The man sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the head and body and was confirmed dead at the scene.
Police say the suspects then fled in their gateway vehicle.
READ: Umhlanga drive-by shooting victim was taxi boss: neighbour
A case of murder has been opened for further investigation at Durban North SAPS.
A neighbour of the man, told Newswatch that the man was a taxi boss who also owned meter taxis.
Taxi association Santaco has also confirmed that the victim was a member of theirs.
