A fatal shooting occurred near St George’s Hospital around 19:00 on Sunday, 2 April.
According to Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg, police spokesperson, a 49-year-old woman was shot outside the hospital. She has been identified as Carol Anne Magielies.
“The deceased was on her way to get into her transport after she finished working. She was approached by an unknown suspect who pulled her aside and fired multiple shots at her. The suspect fled on foot and the deceased was rushed to hospital where she passed away,” Janse van Rensburg said.
The motive for the shooting is still unknown and a case of murder was opened and will be investigated by Humewood detectives.
“Anyone who can assist with the investigation, or can furnish any information relating to the shooting, is asked to contact SAPS Humewood D/Sgt Ridwaan Baatjies on 073 130 3018 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or send information via MYSAPSAPP. All information received will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.”
No arrests have been made and the investigation is still ongoing.
In an unrelated incident, a generator explosion at KFC in Kabega Park on Sunday left several employees injured.
According to a source on the scene, there were five injured workers who have been rushed to Mercantile Hospital for medical treatment.
No further information on this incident is available at this stage.
