A Merebank father was killed in an alleged drive-by shooting incident on Wednesday afternoon.
According to PT Alarms, a private security company, the incident took place in Dinapur Road.
Spokesperson Dhevan Govindasamy said the victim had been feeding his child in their yard when he came under gunfire.
“He desperately tried to shield the child and the child was fortunately unharmed.”
He said the suspects were alleged to have fled the scene in a white vehicle.
“PT Alarms Tactical units and PT Armed Response responded to the scene and the man was rushed to hospital.
“Unfortunately he succumbed to his injuries a few hours later.”
He said details leading up to the shooting were not known and Wentworth SAPS were investigating further.
Meanwhile tributes have been pouring in for the victim, with many describing him as a humble person.
The SAPS have been approached for details and will be added to the story once received.
In another incident, also in the Merebank area a man suspected of criminal activities was assaulted to death.
PT Alarms reported on their Facebook page that the victim, also a resident in the Merebank area, was implicated in criminal incidents in the area.
“The man was reportedly dropped off on Indore Road where he passed away due to the extensive injuries sustained. PT Ambulance Service, PT Alarms Tactical units and PT Armed Response responded to the scene and the victim was declared deceased.”
KZN police confirmed a case of murder was being investigated by Wentworth SAPS.
Police spokesperson Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo said this follows an incident in which a man was allegedly beaten by unknown suspect (s) and dropped off at his place of residence where he succumbed to his injuries.
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*This story has been updated to include comment from SAPS.