A man was found dead beneath a bridge in Zwelisha, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday evening after he was allegedly thrown over the structure by a group of individuals.
The incident occurred at approximately 19:08, prompting a response from emergency services.
Emergency services respond to scene
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched to the scene following reports of a man who had allegedly been thrown off a bridge.
Upon arrival, Reaction Officers located the victim lying on his back beneath the bridge.
The man had sustained visible injuries to his face and head.
Victim declared deceased at the scene
The victim was found unresponsive and was declared deceased at the scene.
At this stage, his identity has not been officially confirmed.
He is believed to be in his mid-20s.
Community allegations surrounding incident
According to information received at the scene, community members alleged that the deceased was a known drug user.
It is further alleged that he had reportedly stolen a cellphone prior to the incident.
These claims have not been officially confirmed by authorities and form part of ongoing investigations.
Description of the deceased
At the time of the incident, the victim was described as wearing:
- Blue jeans
- A black T-shirt
- Black shorts worn as underwear
This description may assist in identification as investigations continue.
Ongoing investigation
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
At this stage, it is alleged that a group of individuals may have been involved in throwing the man off the bridge, however no arrests have been confirmed.
The exact sequence of events leading up to the incident has not yet been officially established.
Conclusion
The discovery of the deceased man beneath a bridge in Zwelisha remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those involved.
OTHER NEWS
Man shot dead in parked vehicle in Buffelsdraai, KZN
A man was shot and killed while seated inside a parked Toyota Etios on Hillcrest Drive in Buffelsdraai, KwaZulu-Natal, at approximately 22:09 on Thursday.
The incident is under investigation after the victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside the vehicle.
Emergency services respond to shooting
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, Reaction Officers found members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) from Verulam already in attendance and securing the area.
Authorities began gathering information and processing the scene shortly after confirming the fatal shooting.
Vehicle targeted while parked on roadside
Information from the scene indicates that the white Toyota Etios had been parked at the entrance of Hillcrest Drive for an extended period prior to the incident.
A nearby resident reported that the vehicle had remained stationary for several hours before the shooting occurred.
Suspects approach and open fire
It is alleged that an unidentified vehicle travelling along Buffelsdraai Road approached the parked Toyota Etios.
Multiple gunshots were fired at the vehicle before the suspects fled the scene immediately afterwards.
No arrests have been confirmed at this stage.
Victim found inside bullet-riddled vehicle
After the shooting, residents approached the vehicle and discovered the driver inside had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim was unresponsive and was declared deceased at the scene.
The vehicle showed visible damage, including bullet holes on the windscreen, passenger window, and rear left side.
Ammunition recovered at the scene
Authorities recovered one live round of ammunition and multiple spent cartridges from the scene.
The recovered items form part of the ongoing investigation into the shooting.
Ongoing investigation
At this stage, the motive for the shooting has not been confirmed and the suspects remain unidentified.
Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Conclusion
The fatal shooting in Buffelsdraai remains under active investigation, with further details expected as police continue their inquiries.
