Two Friends Killed, One Injured In KZN Shooting Incident

Two young men lost their lives, and another was injured in a tragic shooting on Saturday afternoon in Amoutana, KwaZulu-Natal. The victims, aged 22 and 23, were among a group of five friends walking between Trenance Park and Amaoti when a Toyota Etios approached, and its occupants opened fire.

Shooting Incident

The 23-year-old victim was shot multiple times and died at the scene. The assailants pursued the fleeing friends, shooting the 22-year-old near his home. A third victim sustained a gunshot wound to the hand, while two others escaped unharmed.

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Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) was alerted at approximately 17:43. Paramedics confirmed the deaths of the two victims at separate locations, each having suffered nine gunshot wounds. Spent 9mm cartridges were recovered from both scenes. The injured victim was transported privately for medical care.

Violence In KZN

This incident is part of a concerning trend of gun violence in the region. Recent shootings in Amaoti and surrounding areas have left multiple victims, including a mass shooting at Tambo Plaza earlier this month, where five men were killed inside a house, and another was injured. Investigators suspect these crimes may have links to drug-related activities, though motivations often remain unclear​.

A 22-year-old Ethiopian national was shot during a business robbery at a tuck shop on the corner of Fana Khumal Street and Zondi Way. The victim was robbed of cash, cellphones, and cigarettes, and the suspects fled in his vehicle.

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In another incident, a driver was gunned down in Amoutana after being shot multiple times by occupants of a bakkie. The driver’s vehicle rolled down an embankment before colliding with a house.

Community members, shocked by the brutality, have called for stronger action against crime. KwaZulu-Natal police continue to investigate, urging anyone with information to come forward. Authorities stress the need for community collaboration to curb the rising violence.

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