Three men were shot in Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, with one fatality and two survivors. The victims claim to have no knowledge or suspicion of the motive behind the shooting. CCTV footage reveals the shooter firing multiple shots at close range, resulting in injuries and a fatality. The suspect remains at large, and the incident lasted less than 30 seconds. Witness reported
The shooting of three men in Church Street, Pietermaritzburg in the early hours of Saturday morning is surrounded by mystery. According to Sergeant Sifiso Gwala, the uMgungundlovu District spokesperson, the incident occurred around 4:30 am. It is alleged that three men were shot, resulting in one fatality and two survivors who were taken to the hospital. The deceased has been identified as Sphamandla Zwane (35) from Jika Joe, while the survivors are Mbuso Khumalo and Sphamandla Maqelane (30). Khumalo sustained gunshot wounds in the chest, thighs, and elbow and was taken to Grey’s Hospital by a passing driver. The second victim was found at Northdale Hospital with a gunshot wound in the right ankle. The motive for the shooting is unknown, and the victims claim to have no knowledge or suspicion regarding the incident. The police are investigating the case as murder and two cases of attempted murder, with the suspect still at large. CCTV footage shows three men walking in the street, followed by the alleged shooter, who opens fire on them. The footage captures the brutal attack, with the shooter targeting the victims and continuing to shoot even after they fall to the ground. The incident unfolds within 30 seconds and is witnessed by others in the vicinity..
The shooting of three men in Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, in the early hours of Saturday morning remains a mystery. According to uMgungundlovu District spokesperson, Sergeant Sifiso Gwala, the incident occurred around 4.30 am. It is believed that three men were shot, resulting in one fatality and two survivors who were taken to the hospital. The deceased has been identified as Sphamandla Zwane (35) from Jika Joe, while the survivors are Mbuso Khumalo and Sphamandla Maqelane (30). Khumalo sustained gunshot wounds in the chest, thighs, and elbow, and was transported to Grey’s Hospital by a driver who found him on the roadside. The second victim was discovered at Northdale Hospital with a gunshot wound in the right ankle. The motive for the shooting is currently unknown, and the victims claim to have no knowledge or suspicions. The police are investigating a case of murder and two cases of attempted murder, with the suspect still at large.
CCTV footage reviewed by The Witness captures the chilling sequence of events. Three men are seen walking in the street, followed closely by the alleged shooter. Suddenly, the assailant brandishes a firearm and begins firing multiple shots at the trio, who attempt to flee but are struck by the attacker. Even after one man falls to the ground and tries to rise, the suspect shoots him again. The assailant then turns his attention to the other two men, firing shots that cause one of them to collapse in the middle of the road. The shooter approaches the fallen victim and fires at close range while the victim lies on the ground. As the suspect departs, he passes by the first man he shot, who is still struggling to get up on the pavement, and shoots him once more. Concealing his firearm at the back of his trousers, the assailant walks away in the opposite direction from where the victims were heading. Despite being wounded, the third man manages to escape. The entire incident, captured on camera, lasts less than 30 seconds. Shockingly, there were witnesses present, including a parked car and another pedestrian, who observed the attack..