A 22 year old Ethiopian national was shot during a business robbery in Amoutana – KZN.
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched to the corner of Fana Khumalo Street and Zondi Way after receiving reports of a shooting.
On arrival, it was established that six armed men entered the general dealer operating out of a shipping container and held up the victim. The robbers stole cigarettes, airtime, cash, cellphones and a Flash machine.
They fired a single shot before fleeing in an unknown direction. The bullet struck the victim on his left calf. He was stabilised on scene before being transported to hospital by ambulance. A 9mm spent cartridge was recovered at the scene.
It could not be confirmed if the robbers had a getaway vehicle parked in the vicinity or if they fled on foot.