A police officer was receiving medical treatment on the scene after he was shot in Musgrave, Durban, on Friday morning.
Rescue Care paramedic Garrith Jamieson said the policeman was critically injured.
"Rescue paramedics are currently on the scene of a serious shooting incident. A SAPS member has been shot in Winter Avenue, which is off Musgrave Road in the Berea area."
Jamieson said the policeman was being treated by advanced life-support paramedics on the scene and would be taken to hospital.
The circumstances of the shooting have not yet been established, but it is believed officer may have been shot while chasing suspects.
KwaZulu-Natal police have not responded to a request for comment.
Police officer critical after shooting in Durban's Musgrave
Image: Rescue Care
A police officer was receiving medical treatment on the scene after he was shot in Musgrave, Durban, on Friday morning.
Rescue Care paramedic Garrith Jamieson said the policeman was critically injured.
"Rescue paramedics are currently on the scene of a serious shooting incident. A SAPS member has been shot in Winter Avenue, which is off Musgrave Road in the Berea area."
Jamieson said the policeman was being treated by advanced life-support paramedics on the scene and would be taken to hospital.
The circumstances of the shooting have not yet been established, but it is believed officer may have been shot while chasing suspects.
KwaZulu-Natal police have not responded to a request for comment.
Suspect due in court for shooting MP Cameron Mackenzie
PODCAST | KZN teacher gunned down in front of matric class
'Get out of the car,' suspected hijackers shout before killing pastor’s daughter
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending
Related articles
Latest Videos