Shooting incident leaves 2 workers dead in KZN's uMhlathuze Local Municipality
Eyewitness News understands that the shooting between two bodyguards happened on Thursday morning at the municipal head office in Richard's Bay.
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DURBAN - Two people have been shot and killed in uMhlathuze, in north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
Eyewitness News understands that the shooting between two bodyguards happened on Thursday morning at the municipal head office in Richards Bay.
It’s understood that the two shot each other while officials were inside the building in a caucus meeting discussing a draft budget.
The municipality confirmed the shooting and expressed condolences.
Law enforcement agencies and emergency services were at the scene collecting evidence.
Police are investigating the circumstances around the shooting.
BREAKING NEWS: There has been a fatal shooting incident involving bodyguards of officials at the uMhlathuze local municipality, on the KZN north coast.
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) March 28, 2024
Sources to EWN say this happened inside the municipal building during a caucus meeting this morning. @_NMabaso
The municipality has confirmed the incident, it says police are currently working on the scene. @_NMabaso pic.twitter.com/IcOcQFyzyc
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) March 28, 2024