KZN teen dies in ‘accidental shooting’

A teenager has died after an accidental shooting in the Stanger area, according to paramedics.
A teenager has died after an accidental shooting in the Stanger area, according to paramedics.
Image: IPSS Medical Rescue

KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating after a teenager was killed in what appears to be an accidental shooting on Monday.

IPSS Medical Rescue said paramedics responded to a scene in the Stanger area on Monday evening.

“On arrival, it was found that a 14-year-old boy had sustained a fatal gunshot wound and he was declared [dead] on the scene by medics.

“Allegedly, two teenage boys were playing with a firearm when it accidentally went off. The second boy sustained no injuries.”

IPSS said KwaDukuza police were on the scene.

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