Police ruled out robbery in Tongaat shooting

Police rule out robbery in Tongaat shooting

KwaZulu-Natal police say they have ruled out business robbery as a motive in yesterday's shooting in Tongaat, north of Durban.

Police vehicle, crime scene
Anelisa Kubheka

Police say four gunmen in a vehicle opened fire on another vehicle, also with four occupants. The 21-year-old driver was killed and three others were hurt in the attack.

Police spokesperson, Thulani Zwane says four people have been arrested.

"The motive for the shooting is still unknown at this stage, but it does not involve robbery. No robberies took place in the area."

Zwane says the suspects are facing one count of murder and three of attempted murder.

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