Man to appear in court after fatal road rage shooting

A 58-year-old man is expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrates Court on Monday morning following a fatal road rage incident that left one man dead and two others injured on Sunday.

The accused allegedly shot and killed another motorist and wounded his wife, reportedly in front of their young children, who were in the vehicle at the time.

Police are investigating cases of murder and attempted murder following the violent confrontation between two male drivers in Emmarentia, north of Johannesburg.

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According to police, the incident was sparked by an argument after a minor collision.

The dispute escalated into a physical altercation between the two drivers.

It’s alleged that the wife of the deceased retrieved a firearm from their vehicle, while the suspect also drew a gun.

In a video that has since gone viral, five gunshots can be heard as the man is left lying in a pool of blood in the middle of the road.

The injured wife is seen with what appears to be a gunshot wound, while children can be heard crying from inside the car.

The 58-year-old suspect was later arrested and is expected to make his first court appearance on charges of murder and attempted murder.